Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 19 August 2174 · 15:21 local in London
2174-08-19 14:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:21 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Aug
2174
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 15:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:32
Next moonset
16:16
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2174
27
New Moon
Not visible10:59 local · Sat, Sat 27 Aug · Moon 42°
Sept 2174
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:40 local · Sun, Sun 4 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2174
11
Full Moon
Below horizon08:04 local · Sun, Sun 11 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2174
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Sun, Sun 18 Sept · Moon 28°