Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 26 August 2024 · 10:26 local in London
2024-08-26 09:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:26 local time in London on 26 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Aug
2024
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 (40°) 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 10:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:35
Next moonset
15:22
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2024
3
New Moon
Not visible02:56 local · Tue, Tue 3 Sept · Moon -25°
Sept 2024
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:06 local · Wed, Wed 11 Sept · Moon -66°
Sept 2024
18
Full Moon
Above horizon03:34 local · Wed, Wed 18 Sept · Moon 25°
Sept 2024
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:50 local · Tue, Tue 24 Sept · Moon -9°