Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 23 August 2038 · 00:12 local in London
2038-08-22 23:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:12 local time in London on 23 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Aug
2038
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 (7°) 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 00:12 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:46
Next moonset
14:57
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2038
30
New Moon
Not visible11:13 local · Mon, Mon 30 Aug · Moon 44°
Sept 2038
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:51 local · Mon, Mon 6 Sept · Moon -35°
Sept 2038
13
Full Moon
Below horizon13:24 local · Mon, Mon 13 Sept · Moon -47°
Sept 2038
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:27 local · Tue, Tue 21 Sept · Moon -14°