Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 21 August 2030 · 02:15 local in London
2030-08-21 01:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:15 local time in London on 21 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Aug
2030
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 (30°) 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 02:15 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:23
Next moonset
15:09
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2030
29
New Moon
Not visible00:07 local · Thu, Thu 29 Aug · Moon -33°
Sept 2030
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:56 local · Wed, Wed 4 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 2030
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:18 local · Wed, Wed 11 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 2030
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:57 local · Thu, Thu 19 Sept · Moon -12°