Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 24 August 2141 · 23:09 local in London
2141-08-24 22:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:09 local time in London on 24 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Aug
2141
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 (3°) 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 23:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:30
Next moonset
15:34
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2141
31
New Moon
Not visible17:15 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon 17°
Sept 2141
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:52 local · Fri, Fri 8 Sept · Moon -60°
Sept 2141
16
Full Moon
Above horizon05:45 local · Sat, Sat 16 Sept · Moon 10°
Sept 2141
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:48 local · Sat, Sat 23 Sept · Moon 52°