Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 1 August 2048 · 15:30 local in London
2048-08-01 14:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:30 local time in London on 1 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Aug
2048
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 15:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:12
Next moonset
15:23
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2048
9
New Moon
Not visible18:59 local · Sun, Sun 9 Aug · Moon 9°
Aug 2048
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:32 local · Mon, Mon 17 Aug · Moon -25°
Aug 2048
23
Full Moon
Below horizon19:07 local · Sun, Sun 23 Aug · Moon -4°
Aug 2048
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:42 local · Mon, Mon 31 Aug · Moon 53°