Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 18 August 2071 · 18:57 local in London
2071-08-18 17:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:57 local time in London on 18 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Aug
2071
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 18:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:40
Next moonset
15:02
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2071
25
New Moon
Not visible09:16 local · Tue, Tue 25 Aug · Moon 27°
Sept 2071
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:10 local · Tue, Tue 1 Sept · Moon -20°
Sept 2071
9
Full Moon
Below horizon15:51 local · Wed, Wed 9 Sept · Moon -31°
Sept 2071
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:07 local · Thu, Thu 17 Sept · Moon 25°