Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 18 August 2090 · 12:05 local in London
2090-08-18 11:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:05 local time in London on 18 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Aug
2090
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 (18°) 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 12:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:51
Next moonset
14:11
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2090
25
New Moon
Not visible09:59 local · Fri, Fri 25 Aug · Moon 33°
Sept 2090
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:44 local · Fri, Fri 1 Sept · Moon -22°
Sept 2090
8
Full Moon
Above horizon23:45 local · Fri, Fri 8 Sept · Moon 31°
Sept 2090
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:48 local · Sun, Sun 17 Sept · Moon 13°