Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 8 August 2042 · 11:35 local in London
2042-08-08 10:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:35 local time in London on 8 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
2042
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 (24°) 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 11:35 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:13
Next moonset
14:34
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2042
15
New Moon
Not visible19:01 local · Fri, Fri 15 Aug · Moon 14°
Aug 2042
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:55 local · Sat, Sat 23 Aug · Moon -4°
Aug 2042
31
Full Moon
Above horizon03:02 local · Sun, Sun 31 Aug · Moon 21°
Sept 2042
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:09 local · Sat, Sat 6 Sept · Moon -12°