Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 August 2080 · 18:21 local in London
2080-08-08 17:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:21 local time in London on 8 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
2080
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 18:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:56
Next moonset
15:43
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2080
15
New Moon
Not visible09:13 local · Thu, Thu 15 Aug · Moon 31°
Aug 2080
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:07 local · Thu, Thu 22 Aug · Moon -59°
Aug 2080
30
Full Moon
Below horizon11:41 local · Fri, Fri 30 Aug · Moon -46°
Sept 2080
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:37 local · Sat, Sat 7 Sept · Moon 38°