Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 29 August 2108 · 18:59 local in London
2108-08-29 17:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:59 local time in London on 29 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Aug
2108
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 18:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:29
Next moonset
15:05
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2108
5
New Moon
Not visible17:41 local · Wed, Wed 5 Sept · Moon 15°
Sept 2108
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:15 local · Wed, Wed 12 Sept · Moon -46°
Sept 2108
20
Full Moon
Above horizon06:38 local · Thu, Thu 20 Sept · Moon 1°
Sept 2108
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:22 local · Fri, Fri 28 Sept · Moon 52°