Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 August 2047 · 18:34 local in London
2047-08-13 17:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:34 local time in London on 13 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Aug
2047
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 18:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:44
Next moonset
15:37
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2047
21
New Moon
Not visible10:16 local · Wed, Wed 21 Aug · Moon 35°
Aug 2047
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:49 local · Wed, Wed 28 Aug · Moon -48°
Sept 2047
4
Full Moon
Below horizon09:54 local · Wed, Wed 4 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2047
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:18 local · Thu, Thu 12 Sept · Moon 23°