Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 August 2123 · 15:17 local in London
2123-08-14 14:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:17 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Aug
2123
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 15:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:08
Next moonset
15:42
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2123
21
New Moon
Not visible09:50 local · Sat, Sat 21 Aug · Moon 31°
Aug 2123
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:22 local · Sun, Sun 29 Aug · Moon -23°
Sept 2123
5
Full Moon
Above horizon22:23 local · Sun, Sun 5 Sept · Moon 27°
Sept 2123
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:37 local · Sun, Sun 12 Sept · Moon -13°