Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 9 July 1958 · 01:21 local in London
1958-07-09 00:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:21 local time in London on 9 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Jul
1958
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 (9°) 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 01:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:39
Next moonset
14:01
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1958
16
New Moon
Not visible19:33 local · Wed, Wed 16 Jul · Moon 7°
Jul 1958
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:20 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jul · Moon 12°
Jul 1958
30
Full Moon
Below horizon17:47 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jul · Moon -23°
Aug 1958
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:50 local · Thu, Thu 7 Aug · Moon -24°