Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 August 2098 · 01:41 local in London
2098-08-20 00:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:41 local time in London on 20 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Aug
2098
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 (26°) 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 01:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:00
Next moonset
15:35
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2098
26
New Moon
Not visible16:52 local · Tue, Tue 26 Aug · Moon 30°
Sept 2098
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:03 local · Tue, Tue 2 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 2098
10
Full Moon
Below horizon18:33 local · Wed, Wed 10 Sept · Moon -10°
Sept 2098
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:32 local · Thu, Thu 18 Sept · Moon 42°