Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 5 August 2102 · 21:10 local in London
2102-08-05 20:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:10 local time in London on 5 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Aug
2102
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 21:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:49
Next moonset
15:26
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2102
14
New Moon
Not visible00:37 local · Mon, Mon 14 Aug · Moon -26°
Aug 2102
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:05 local · Mon, Mon 21 Aug · Moon 13°
Aug 2102
28
Full Moon
Below horizon09:05 local · Mon, Mon 28 Aug · Moon -25°
Sept 2102
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:17 local · Mon, Mon 4 Sept · Moon 33°