Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 2 August 2029 · 12:15 local in London
2029-08-02 11:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:15 local time in London on 2 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Aug
2029
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 (18°) 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 12:15 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:12
Next moonset
14:29
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2029
10
New Moon
Not visible02:56 local · Fri, Fri 10 Aug · Moon -22°
Aug 2029
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:55 local · Thu, Thu 16 Aug · Moon 14°
Aug 2029
24
Full Moon
Above horizon02:51 local · Fri, Fri 24 Aug · Moon 26°
Sept 2029
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:33 local · Sat, Sat 1 Sept · Moon 59°