Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 7 July 1912 · 16:47 local in London
1912-07-07 16:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:47 local time in London on 7 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Jul
1912
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 16:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:29
Next moonset
13:26
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1912
14
New Moon
Not visible13:13 local · Sun, Sun 14 Jul · Moon 62°
Jul 1912
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:18 local · Sun, Sun 21 Jul · Moon -50°
Jul 1912
29
Full Moon
Below horizon04:28 local · Mon, Mon 29 Jul · Moon -4°
Aug 1912
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:17 local · Tue, Tue 6 Aug · Moon 52°