Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 17 August 2033 · 10:43 local in London
2033-08-17 09:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:43 local time in London on 17 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Aug
2033
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 (31°) 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 10:43 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:49
Next moonset
14:20
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2033
24
New Moon
Not visible22:40 local · Wed, Wed 24 Aug · Moon -24°
Sept 2033
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:24 local · Fri, Fri 2 Sept · Moon -38°
Sept 2033
9
Full Moon
Above horizon03:20 local · Fri, Fri 9 Sept · Moon 26°
Sept 2033
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:34 local · Thu, Thu 15 Sept · Moon -20°