Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 August 2120 · 04:04 local in London
2120-08-16 03:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:04 local time in London on 16 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
49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
2120
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 (49°) 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 04:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:52
Next moonset
15:27
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2120
24
New Moon
Not visible07:14 local · Sat, Sat 24 Aug · Moon 9°
Sept 2120
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:41 local · Sun, Sun 1 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 2120
7
Full Moon
Below horizon16:47 local · Sat, Sat 7 Sept · Moon -22°
Sept 2120
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:08 local · Sat, Sat 14 Sept · Moon -11°