Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 August 2150 · 00:08 local in London
2150-08-15 23:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:08 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
2150
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 (5°) 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 00:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:59
Next moonset
14:56
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2150
22
New Moon
Not visible16:22 local · Sat, Sat 22 Aug · Moon 37°
Aug 2150
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:03 local · Sun, Sun 30 Aug · Moon -27°
Sept 2150
7
Full Moon
Above horizon03:17 local · Mon, Mon 7 Sept · Moon 21°
Sept 2150
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:00 local · Mon, Mon 14 Sept · Moon 59°