Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 7 August 2072 · 05:15 local in London
2072-08-07 04:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:15 local time in London on 7 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
2072
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 (45°) 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 05:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:16
Next moonset
14:16
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2072
14
New Moon
Not visible02:21 local · Sun, Sun 14 Aug · Moon -24°
Aug 2072
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:21 local · Sat, Sat 20 Aug · Moon 23°
Aug 2072
28
Full Moon
Below horizon16:59 local · Sun, Sun 28 Aug · Moon -26°
Sept 2072
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:19 local · Mon, Mon 5 Sept · Moon -19°