Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 7 August 2053 · 11:25 local in London
2053-08-07 10:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:25 local time in London on 7 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
2053
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 (22°) 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 11:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:07
Next moonset
14:01
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2053
14
New Moon
Not visible01:41 local · Thu, Thu 14 Aug · Moon -26°
Aug 2053
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:27 local · Thu, Thu 21 Aug · Moon -50°
Aug 2053
29
Full Moon
Below horizon08:53 local · Fri, Fri 29 Aug · Moon -24°
Sept 2053
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:05 local · Fri, Fri 5 Sept · Moon -21°