Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 21 August 2087 · 04:34 local in London
2087-08-21 03:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:34 local time in London on 21 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Aug
2087
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 (48°) 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 04:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:42
Next moonset
14:57
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Not visible06:08 local · Thu, Thu 28 Aug · Moon -3°
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Full Moon
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