Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 9 July 1901 · 03:20 local in London
1901-07-09 03:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:20 local time in London on 9 July. 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Jul
1901
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 (37°) 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 03:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:28
Next moonset
13:05
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1901
15
New Moon
Not visible22:11 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jul · Moon -18°
Jul 1901
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:58 local · Tue, Tue 23 Jul · Moon 8°
Jul 1901
31
Full Moon
Below horizon10:34 local · Wed, Wed 31 Jul · Moon -49°
Aug 1901
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:02 local · Wed, Wed 7 Aug · Moon 45°