Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 21 August 2076 · 12:00 local in London
2076-08-21 11:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:00 local time in London on 21 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Aug
2076
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 (20°) 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 12:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:25
Next moonset
14:30
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2076
29
New Moon
Not visible14:44 local · Sat, Sat 29 Aug · Moon 47°
Sept 2076
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:46 local · Sun, Sun 6 Sept · Moon -36°
Sept 2076
13
Full Moon
Above horizon01:38 local · Sun, Sun 13 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 2076
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:06 local · Sun, Sun 20 Sept · Moon 29°