Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 31 August 2086 · 08:52 local in London
2086-08-31 07:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:52 local time in London on 31 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
51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Aug
2086
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 (51°) 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 08:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:18
Next moonset
15:02
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2086
8
New Moon
Not visible02:17 local · Sun, Sun 8 Sept · Moon -35°
Sept 2086
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:17 local · Mon, Mon 16 Sept · Moon -60°
Sept 2086
23
Full Moon
Above horizon02:15 local · Mon, Mon 23 Sept · Moon 39°
Sept 2086
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:52 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon -18°