Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 August 2148 · 00:41 local in London
2148-08-06 23:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:41 local time in London on 7 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
2148
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 (6°) 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 00:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:26
Next moonset
14:31
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2148
14
New Moon
Not visible10:29 local · Wed, Wed 14 Aug · Moon 41°
Aug 2148
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:15 local · Thu, Thu 22 Aug · Moon 0°
Aug 2148
29
Full Moon
Below horizon17:15 local · Thu, Thu 29 Aug · Moon -26°
Sept 2148
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:25 local · Thu, Thu 5 Sept · Moon 55°