Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 23 August 2133 · 17:30 local in London
2133-08-23 16:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:30 local time in London on 23 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Aug
2133
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 17:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:02
Next moonset
15:47
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2133
30
New Moon
Not visible08:07 local · Sun, Sun 30 Aug · Moon 19°
Sept 2133
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:14 local · Sun, Sun 6 Sept · Moon -33°
Sept 2133
14
Full Moon
Below horizon14:51 local · Mon, Mon 14 Sept · Moon -41°
Sept 2133
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:58 local · Tue, Tue 22 Sept · Moon 20°