Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 29 August 2040 · 12:16 local in London
2040-08-29 11:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:16 local time in London on 29 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Aug
2040
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 (21°) 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 12:16 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:56
Next moonset
14:56
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2040
6
New Moon
Not visible16:14 local · Thu, Thu 6 Sept · Moon 33°
Sept 2040
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:07 local · Fri, Fri 14 Sept · Moon -41°
Sept 2040
20
Full Moon
Below horizon18:43 local · Thu, Thu 20 Sept · Moon -7°
Sept 2040
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:41 local · Fri, Fri 28 Sept · Moon 61°