Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 August 2153 · 10:59 local in London
2153-08-12 09:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:59 local time in London on 12 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Aug
2153
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 (30°) 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 10:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:11
Next moonset
14:38
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2153
19
New Moon
Not visible23:57 local · Sun, Sun 19 Aug · Moon -20°
Aug 2153
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:21 local · Sun, Sun 26 Aug · Moon 12°
Sept 2153
3
Full Moon
Above horizon00:28 local · Mon, Mon 3 Sept · Moon 26°
Sept 2153
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Tue, Tue 11 Sept · Moon 52°