Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 20 August 2049 · 08:11 local in London
2049-08-20 07:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:11 local time in London on 20 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
54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Aug
2049
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 (54°) 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 08:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:20
Next moonset
14:52
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2049
28
New Moon
Not visible12:19 local · Sat, Sat 28 Aug · Moon 42°
Sept 2049
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:28 local · Sun, Sun 5 Sept · Moon -42°
Sept 2049
11
Full Moon
Below horizon18:04 local · Sat, Sat 11 Sept · Moon -7°
Sept 2049
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:04 local · Sun, Sun 19 Sept · Moon 9°