Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 August 2131 · 18:51 local in London
2131-08-15 17:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:51 local time in London on 15 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Aug
2131
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 18:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:40
Next moonset
15:10
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2131
22
New Moon
Not visible22:19 local · Wed, Wed 22 Aug · Moon -14°
Aug 2131
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:15 local · Thu, Thu 30 Aug · Moon -1°
Sept 2131
7
Full Moon
Below horizon09:16 local · Fri, Fri 7 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2131
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:38 local · Fri, Fri 14 Sept · Moon 14°