Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 17 August 2052 · 15:43 local in London
2052-08-17 14:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:43 local time in London on 17 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Aug
2052
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 15:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:44
Next moonset
15:14
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2052
24
New Moon
Not visible12:07 local · Sat, Sat 24 Aug · Moon 45°
Sept 2052
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:10 local · Sun, Sun 1 Sept · Moon -52°
Sept 2052
9
Full Moon
Above horizon01:15 local · Mon, Mon 9 Sept · Moon 34°
Sept 2052
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:48 local · Sun, Sun 15 Sept · Moon -16°