Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 31 August 2135 · 21:32 local in London
2135-08-31 20:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:32 local time in London on 31 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Aug
2135
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 21:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:19
Next moonset
16:03
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2135
8
New Moon
Not visible01:09 local · Thu, Thu 8 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 2135
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:21 local · Wed, Wed 14 Sept · Moon 4°
Sept 2135
22
Full Moon
Below horizon08:42 local · Thu, Thu 22 Sept · Moon -18°
Sept 2135
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:53 local · Fri, Fri 30 Sept · Moon 21°