Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 31 August 2048 · 08:42 local in London
2048-08-31 07:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:42 local time in London on 31 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
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 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
Above the horizon (53°) 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 08:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:03
Next moonset
15:09
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2048
8
New Moon
Not visible07:24 local · Tue, Tue 8 Sept · Moon 5°
Sept 2048
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:04 local · Tue, Tue 15 Sept · Moon -62°
Sept 2048
22
Full Moon
Above horizon05:46 local · Tue, Tue 22 Sept · Moon 12°
Sept 2048
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:45 local · Wed, Wed 30 Sept · Moon 42°