Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 August 2085 · 10:00 local in London
2085-08-12 09:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:00 local time in London on 12 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Aug
2085
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 (41°) 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 10:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:06
Next moonset
14:51
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2085
20
New Moon
Not visible10:11 local · Mon, Mon 20 Aug · Moon 34°
Aug 2085
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:30 local · Tue, Tue 28 Aug · Moon -48°
Sept 2085
4
Full Moon
Above horizon01:41 local · Tue, Tue 4 Sept · Moon 34°
Sept 2085
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:08 local · Mon, Mon 10 Sept · Moon -3°