Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 August 2026 · 03:21 local in London
2026-08-06 02:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:21 local time in London on 6 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
6 Aug
2026
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 03:21 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:08
Next moonset
15:13
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2026
12
New Moon
Not visible18:37 local · Wed, Wed 12 Aug · Moon 16°
Aug 2026
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:46 local · Thu, Thu 20 Aug · Moon -48°
Aug 2026
28
Full Moon
Above horizon05:19 local · Fri, Fri 28 Aug · Moon 7°
Sept 2026
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:51 local · Fri, Fri 4 Sept · Moon 56°