Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 5 August 2121 · 16:20 local in London
2121-08-05 15:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:20 local time in London on 5 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Aug
2121
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 16:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:57
Next moonset
15:45
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2121
13
New Moon
Not visible07:48 local · Wed, Wed 13 Aug · Moon 16°
Aug 2121
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:28 local · Thu, Thu 21 Aug · Moon -30°
Aug 2121
28
Full Moon
Below horizon09:42 local · Thu, Thu 28 Aug · Moon -30°
Sept 2121
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:38 local · Thu, Thu 4 Sept · Moon 18°