Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 9 August 2118 · 12:23 local in London
2118-08-09 11:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:23 local time in London on 9 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Aug
2118
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 (18°) 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 12:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:54
Next moonset
14:42
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2118
17
New Moon
Not visible07:13 local · Wed, Wed 17 Aug · Moon 12°
Aug 2118
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:04 local · Wed, Wed 24 Aug · Moon -51°
Aug 2118
31
Full Moon
Above horizon05:35 local · Wed, Wed 31 Aug · Moon 5°
Sept 2118
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:12 local · Thu, Thu 8 Sept · Moon 65°