Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 July 1942 · 10:58 local in London
1942-07-05 08:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:58 local time in London on 5 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Jul
1942
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 (27°) 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 10:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:05
Next moonset
14:20
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1942
13
New Moon
Not visible14:03 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jul · Moon 56°
Jul 1942
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:13 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jul · Moon -45°
Jul 1942
27
Full Moon
Below horizon21:14 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jul · Moon -3°
Aug 1942
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:04 local · Tue, Tue 4 Aug · Moon 0°