Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 27 August 2081 · 15:08 local in London
2081-08-27 14:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:08 local time in London on 27 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Aug
2081
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 (0°) 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 15:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:20
Next moonset
15:15
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2081
3
New Moon
Not visible10:01 local · Wed, Wed 3 Sept · Moon 32°
Sept 2081
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:22 local · Wed, Wed 10 Sept · Moon -46°
Sept 2081
18
Full Moon
Above horizon04:46 local · Thu, Thu 18 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 2081
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:30 local · Fri, Fri 26 Sept · Moon 36°