Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 August 2169 · 22:30 local in London
2169-08-15 21:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:30 local time in London on 15 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Aug
2169
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 22:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:26
Next moonset
15:02
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2169
22
New Moon
Not visible16:05 local · Tue, Tue 22 Aug · Moon 39°
Aug 2169
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:35 local · Tue, Tue 29 Aug · Moon -36°
Sept 2169
6
Full Moon
Below horizon13:25 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon -49°
Sept 2169
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:50 local · Thu, Thu 14 Sept · Moon 53°