Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 14 August 2112 · 16:19 local in London
2112-08-14 15:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:19 local time in London on 14 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Aug
2112
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 16:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:46
Next moonset
15:10
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2112
22
New Moon
Not visible12:11 local · Mon, Mon 22 Aug · Moon 51°
Aug 2112
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:33 local · Tue, Tue 30 Aug · Moon 0°
Sept 2112
6
Full Moon
Below horizon09:35 local · Tue, Tue 6 Sept · Moon -31°
Sept 2112
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:26 local · Tue, Tue 13 Sept · Moon 30°