Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 28 August 2070 · 23:41 local in London
2070-08-28 22:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:41 local time in London on 28 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Aug
2070
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 (3°) 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 23:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:08
Next moonset
15:01
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2070
4
New Moon
Not visible19:29 local · Thu, Thu 4 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 2070
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:44 local · Fri, Fri 12 Sept · Moon 1°
Sept 2070
20
Full Moon
Below horizon08:47 local · Sat, Sat 20 Sept · Moon -18°
Sept 2070
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:02 local · Sat, Sat 27 Sept · Moon 50°