Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 August 2137 · 17:03 local in London
2137-08-08 16:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:03 local time in London on 8 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
2137
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 17:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:49
Next moonset
15:45
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2137
16
New Moon
Not visible20:52 local · Fri, Fri 16 Aug · Moon -4°
Aug 2137
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:03 local · Sat, Sat 24 Aug · Moon -53°
Aug 2137
31
Full Moon
Above horizon00:15 local · Sat, Sat 31 Aug · Moon 28°
Sept 2137
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:01 local · Sat, Sat 7 Sept · Moon 55°