Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 17 July 1903 · 19:24 local in London
1903-07-17 19:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:24 local time in London on 17 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Jul
1903
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 19:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:17
Next moonset
13:23
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1903
24
New Moon
Not visible12:46 local · Fri, Fri 24 Jul · Moon 52°
Jul 1903
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:15 local · Fri, Fri 31 Jul · Moon -47°
Aug 1903
8
Full Moon
Below horizon08:54 local · Sat, Sat 8 Aug · Moon -36°
Aug 1903
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:23 local · Sun, Sun 16 Aug · Moon 52°