Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 18 August 2109 · 18:04 local in London
2109-08-18 17:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:04 local time in London on 18 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Aug
2109
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 18:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:44
Next moonset
14:54
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2109
26
New Moon
Not visible08:43 local · Mon, Mon 26 Aug · Moon 22°
Sept 2109
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:37 local · Mon, Mon 2 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 2109
9
Full Moon
Below horizon08:42 local · Mon, Mon 9 Sept · Moon -21°
Sept 2109
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:36 local · Tue, Tue 17 Sept · Moon 25°