Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 6 August 2045 · 00:57 local in London
2045-08-05 23:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:57 local time in London on 6 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Aug
2045
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 (18°) 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 00:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:08
Next moonset
15:20
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2045
12
New Moon
Not visible18:39 local · Sat, Sat 12 Aug · Moon 15°
Aug 2045
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:55 local · Sat, Sat 19 Aug · Moon -17°
Aug 2045
27
Full Moon
Below horizon15:08 local · Sun, Sun 27 Aug · Moon -40°
Sept 2045
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:03 local · Mon, Mon 4 Sept · Moon 36°