Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 28 August 2051 · 18:29 local in London
2051-08-28 17:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:29 local time in London on 28 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
28 Aug
2051
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 18:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:23
Next moonset
15:16
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2051
5
New Moon
Not visible05:33 local · Tue, Tue 5 Sept · Moon -10°
Sept 2051
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:21 local · Wed, Wed 13 Sept · Moon -38°
Sept 2051
20
Full Moon
Below horizon11:11 local · Wed, Wed 20 Sept · Moon -34°
Sept 2051
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:22 local · Wed, Wed 27 Sept · Moon 27°