Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 August 2082 · 17:08 local in London
2082-08-16 16:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:08 local time in London on 16 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
2082
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 17:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:31
Next moonset
16:00
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2082
24
New Moon
Not visible02:18 local · Mon, Mon 24 Aug · Moon -26°
Aug 2082
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:42 local · Sun, Sun 30 Aug · Moon 10°
Sept 2082
7
Full Moon
Above horizon05:30 local · Mon, Mon 7 Sept · Moon 9°
Sept 2082
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:29 local · Tue, Tue 15 Sept · Moon 51°