Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 17 August 2063 · 08:01 local in London
2063-08-17 07:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:01 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
58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Aug
2063
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 (58°) 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 08:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:43
Next moonset
15:17
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2063
24
New Moon
Not visible02:17 local · Fri, Fri 24 Aug · Moon -26°
Aug 2063
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:04 local · Thu, Thu 30 Aug · Moon 9°
Sept 2063
7
Full Moon
Above horizon21:53 local · Fri, Fri 7 Sept · Moon 21°
Sept 2063
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:44 local · Sat, Sat 15 Sept · Moon -11°