Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 August 2057 · 03:02 local in London
2057-08-22 02:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:02 local time in London on 22 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Aug
2057
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 (33°) 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 03:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:38
Next moonset
14:52
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2057
30
New Moon
Not visible04:55 local · Thu, Thu 30 Aug · Moon -9°
Sept 2057
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:18 local · Thu, Thu 6 Sept · Moon -55°
Sept 2057
13
Full Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Thu, Thu 13 Sept · Moon 19°
Sept 2057
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:26 local · Thu, Thu 20 Sept · Moon -8°