Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 July 1924 · 17:36 local in London
1924-07-23 16:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:36 local time in London on 23 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Jul
1924
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 17:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:27
Next moonset
14:25
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1924
31
New Moon
Not visible20:42 local · Thu, Thu 31 Jul · Moon -1°
Aug 1924
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:41 local · Fri, Fri 8 Aug · Moon -42°
Aug 1924
14
Full Moon
Above horizon21:19 local · Thu, Thu 14 Aug · Moon 7°
Aug 1924
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:10 local · Fri, Fri 22 Aug · Moon 35°