Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 August 2044 · 11:03 local in London
2044-08-16 10:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:03 local time in London on 16 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
2044
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 (32°) 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 11:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:41
Next moonset
15:07
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2044
23
New Moon
Not visible02:06 local · Tue, Tue 23 Aug · Moon -25°
Aug 2044
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:19 local · Tue, Tue 30 Aug · Moon -43°
Sept 2044
7
Full Moon
Below horizon12:24 local · Wed, Wed 7 Sept · Moon -44°
Sept 2044
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:58 local · Wed, Wed 14 Sept · Moon -7°