Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 August 2139 · 23:54 local in London
2139-08-16 22:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:54 local time in London on 16 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
2139
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
Above the horizon (11°) at the exact moment.
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 23:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:04
Next moonset
15:41
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2139
24
New Moon
Not visible14:29 local · Mon, Mon 24 Aug · Moon 43°
Sept 2139
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:21 local · Tue, Tue 1 Sept · Moon 11°
Sept 2139
8
Full Moon
Below horizon17:25 local · Tue, Tue 8 Sept · Moon -16°
Sept 2139
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:09 local · Tue, Tue 15 Sept · Moon 60°