Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 10 August 2031 · 01:24 local in London
2031-08-10 00:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:24 local time in London on 10 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Aug
2031
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 (19°) 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 01:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:44
Next moonset
14:52
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2031
18
New Moon
Not visible05:32 local · Mon, Mon 18 Aug · Moon -6°
Aug 2031
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:40 local · Mon, Mon 25 Aug · Moon 17°
Sept 2031
1
Full Moon
Below horizon10:21 local · Mon, Mon 1 Sept · Moon -33°
Sept 2031
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:14 local · Mon, Mon 8 Sept · Moon -15°