Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 11 August 2039 · 20:36 local in London
2039-08-11 19:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:36 local time in London on 11 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Aug
2039
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 20:36 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:34
Next moonset
14:57
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2039
19
New Moon
Not visible21:51 local · Fri, Fri 19 Aug · Moon -9°
Aug 2039
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:16 local · Sat, Sat 27 Aug · Moon -11°
Sept 2039
2
Full Moon
Above horizon20:24 local · Fri, Fri 2 Sept · Moon 1°
Sept 2039
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:46 local · Sat, Sat 10 Sept · Moon 1°