Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 August 2056 · 12:52 local in London
2056-08-03 11:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:52 local time in London on 3 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Aug
2056
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 (8°) 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 12:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:08
Next moonset
13:50
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2056
11
New Moon
Not visible08:48 local · Fri, Fri 11 Aug · Moon 28°
Aug 2056
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:14 local · Fri, Fri 18 Aug · Moon -49°
Aug 2056
25
Full Moon
Below horizon07:00 local · Fri, Fri 25 Aug · Moon -10°
Sept 2056
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:43 local · Sat, Sat 2 Sept · Moon 57°