Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 31 July 1926 · 20:25 local in London
1926-07-31 19:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:25 local time in London on 31 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Jul
1926
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 20:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:09
Next moonset
14:36
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1926
8
New Moon
Not visible14:49 local · Sun, Sun 8 Aug · Moon 51°
Aug 1926
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:39 local · Mon, Mon 16 Aug · Moon 21°
Aug 1926
23
Full Moon
Below horizon13:38 local · Mon, Mon 23 Aug · Moon -53°
Aug 1926
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:40 local · Mon, Mon 30 Aug · Moon 53°