Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 August 2101 · 19:59 local in London
2101-08-16 18:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:59 local time in London on 16 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
2101
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 19:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:29
Next moonset
15:49
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2101
24
New Moon
Not visible20:46 local · Wed, Wed 24 Aug · Moon -8°
Aug 2101
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:44 local · Wed, Wed 31 Aug · Moon -5°
Sept 2101
7
Full Moon
Above horizon19:21 local · Wed, Wed 7 Sept · Moon 1°
Sept 2101
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:59 local · Thu, Thu 15 Sept · Moon 11°