Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 August 2152 · 11:05 local in London
2152-08-23 10:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:05 local time in London on 23 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Aug
2152
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 (31°) 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 11:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:03
Next moonset
14:51
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2152
30
New Moon
Not visible08:37 local · Wed, Wed 30 Aug · Moon 23°
Sept 2152
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:29 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon -17°
Sept 2152
13
Full Moon
Above horizon22:47 local · Wed, Wed 13 Sept · Moon 24°
Sept 2152
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:02 local · Fri, Fri 22 Sept · Moon 12°