Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 11 August 2172 · 14:02 local in London
2172-08-11 13:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:02 local time in London on 11 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Aug
2172
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 (3°) 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 14:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:05
Next moonset
14:31
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2172
19
New Moon
Not visible16:27 local · Wed, Wed 19 Aug · Moon 37°
Aug 2172
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:56 local · Wed, Wed 26 Aug · Moon -4°
Sept 2172
2
Full Moon
Below horizon16:13 local · Wed, Wed 2 Sept · Moon -35°
Sept 2172
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:36 local · Thu, Thu 10 Sept · Moon 64°