Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 19 August 2022 · 05:36 local in London
2022-08-19 04:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:36 local time in London on 19 August. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Aug
2022
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (55°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 05:36 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:12
Next moonset
15:01
Next events
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New Moon
Not visible09:17 local · Sat, Sat 27 Aug · Moon 30°
Sept 2022
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:08 local · Sat, Sat 3 Sept · Moon 13°
Sept 2022
10
Full Moon
Below horizon10:59 local · Sat, Sat 10 Sept · Moon -41°
Sept 2022
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:52 local · Sat, Sat 17 Sept · Moon 4°