Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 13 August 2104 · 09:44 local in London
2104-08-13 08:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:44 local time in London on 13 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Aug
2104
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 (43°) 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 09:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:13
Next moonset
14:49
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2104
20
New Moon
Not visible18:26 local · Wed, Wed 20 Aug · Moon 10°
Aug 2104
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:52 local · Thu, Thu 28 Aug · Moon 5°
Sept 2104
5
Full Moon
Above horizon02:04 local · Fri, Fri 5 Sept · Moon 33°
Sept 2104
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:35 local · Thu, Thu 11 Sept · Moon -10°