Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 July 1934 · 21:28 local in London
1934-07-03 20:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:28 local time in London on 3 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Jul
1934
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 21:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:08
Next moonset
14:25
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1934
11
New Moon
Not visible18:06 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jul · Moon 27°
Jul 1934
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:53 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jul · Moon 21°
Jul 1934
26
Full Moon
Below horizon13:09 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jul · Moon -59°
Aug 1934
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:27 local · Thu, Thu 2 Aug · Moon 56°