Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 31 August 2154 · 01:05 local in London
2154-08-31 00:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:05 local time in London on 31 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Aug
2154
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 (22°) 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 01:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:43
Next moonset
15:53
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2154
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New Moon
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Sept 2154
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First Quarter Moon
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Sept 2154
21
Full Moon
Above horizon20:10 local · Sat, Sat 21 Sept · Moon 9°
Sept 2154
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:41 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon -10°