Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 25 July 1951 · 19:59 local in London
1951-07-25 18:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:59 local time in London on 25 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
25 Jul
1951
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 19:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:21
Next moonset
15:04
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1951
2
New Moon
Not visible23:39 local · Thu, Thu 2 Aug · Moon -16°
Aug 1951
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:23 local · Fri, Fri 10 Aug · Moon -11°
Aug 1951
17
Full Moon
Above horizon03:59 local · Fri, Fri 17 Aug · Moon 13°
Aug 1951
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:20 local · Fri, Fri 24 Aug · Moon 31°