Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 21 August 2144 · 16:30 local in London
2144-08-21 15:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:30 local time in London on 21 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
21 Aug
2144
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 16:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:28
Next moonset
15:11
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2144
29
New Moon
Not visible00:40 local · Sat, Sat 29 Aug · Moon -33°
Sept 2144
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:33 local · Fri, Fri 4 Sept · Moon 13°
Sept 2144
12
Full Moon
Above horizon04:15 local · Sat, Sat 12 Sept · Moon 21°
Sept 2144
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:58 local · Sun, Sun 20 Sept · Moon 48°