Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 20 August 2079 · 01:00 local in London
2079-08-20 00:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:00 local time in London on 20 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Aug
2079
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 (19°) 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 01:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:07
Next moonset
15:36
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2079
26
New Moon
Not visible18:02 local · Sat, Sat 26 Aug · Moon 20°
Sept 2079
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:46 local · Sun, Sun 3 Sept · Moon -56°
Sept 2079
11
Full Moon
Below horizon06:36 local · Mon, Mon 11 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 2079
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:22 local · Mon, Mon 18 Sept · Moon 65°