Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 13 August 2028 · 12:45 local in London
2028-08-13 11:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:45 local time in London on 13 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Aug
2028
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 (16°) 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 12:45 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:49
Next moonset
14:51
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2028
20
New Moon
Not visible11:44 local · Sun, Sun 20 Aug · Moon 44°
Aug 2028
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:36 local · Sun, Sun 27 Aug · Moon -37°
Sept 2028
4
Full Moon
Above horizon00:48 local · Mon, Mon 4 Sept · Moon 34°
Sept 2028
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:46 local · Tue, Tue 12 Sept · Moon 28°