Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 9 August 2050 · 17:48 local in London
2050-08-09 16:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:48 local time in London on 9 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Aug
2050
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 17:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:26
Next moonset
15:13
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2050
17
New Moon
Not visible12:47 local · Wed, Wed 17 Aug · Moon 46°
Aug 2050
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:56 local · Thu, Thu 25 Aug · Moon 9°
Sept 2050
1
Full Moon
Below horizon10:31 local · Thu, Thu 1 Sept · Moon -34°
Sept 2050
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:51 local · Thu, Thu 8 Sept · Moon 42°