Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 28 August 2119 · 02:26 local in London
2119-08-28 01:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:26 local time in London on 28 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Aug
2119
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 (36°) 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 02:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:39
Next moonset
15:50
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2119
5
New Moon
Not visible03:52 local · Tue, Tue 5 Sept · Moon -22°
Sept 2119
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:49 local · Tue, Tue 12 Sept · Moon -67°
Sept 2119
19
Full Moon
Above horizon02:52 local · Tue, Tue 19 Sept · Moon 32°
Sept 2119
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:42 local · Tue, Tue 26 Sept · Moon -8°