Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 15 August 2036 · 02:36 local in London
2036-08-15 01:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:36 local time in London on 15 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Aug
2036
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 (26°) 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 02:36 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:12
Next moonset
14:33
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2036
21
New Moon
Not visible18:35 local · Thu, Thu 21 Aug · Moon 14°
Aug 2036
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:43 local · Thu, Thu 28 Aug · Moon 10°
Sept 2036
5
Full Moon
Below horizon19:46 local · Fri, Fri 5 Sept · Moon 0°
Sept 2036
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:29 local · Sat, Sat 13 Sept · Moon 26°