Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 28 July 1921 · 03:20 local in London
1921-07-28 02:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:20 local time in London on 28 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
28 Jul
1921
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 (31°) 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
00:16
Next moonset
14:20
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1921
3
New Moon
Not visible21:17 local · Wed, Wed 3 Aug · Moon -10°
Aug 1921
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:13 local · Wed, Wed 10 Aug · Moon 8°
Aug 1921
18
Full Moon
Below horizon16:28 local · Thu, Thu 18 Aug · Moon -30°
Aug 1921
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:51 local · Fri, Fri 26 Aug · Moon 3°