Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 19 August 2155 · 23:44 local in London
2155-08-19 22:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:44 local time in London on 19 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Aug
2155
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 (9°) 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 23:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:52
Next moonset
15:44
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2155
28
New Moon
Not visible03:36 local · Thu, Thu 28 Aug · Moon -19°
Sept 2155
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:52 local · Thu, Thu 4 Sept · Moon 7°
Sept 2155
11
Full Moon
Below horizon07:53 local · Thu, Thu 11 Sept · Moon -13°
Sept 2155
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:44 local · Thu, Thu 18 Sept · Moon 0°