Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 12 August 2066 · 21:59 local in London
2066-08-12 20:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:59 local time in London on 12 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Aug
2066
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 21:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:44
Next moonset
15:25
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2066
21
New Moon
Not visible01:50 local · Sat, Sat 21 Aug · Moon -29°
Aug 2066
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:25 local · Sat, Sat 28 Aug · Moon -49°
Sept 2066
4
Full Moon
Above horizon02:37 local · Sat, Sat 4 Sept · Moon 30°
Sept 2066
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:16 local · Sat, Sat 11 Sept · Moon -1°