Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 8 August 2023 · 11:29 local in London
2023-08-08 10:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:29 local time in London on 8 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
2023
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 (25°) 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 11:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:18
Next moonset
14:29
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2023
16
New Moon
Not visible10:38 local · Wed, Wed 16 Aug · Moon 44°
Aug 2023
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:57 local · Thu, Thu 24 Aug · Moon -35°
Aug 2023
31
Full Moon
Above horizon02:36 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon 22°
Sept 2023
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:21 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon 8°