Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 5 July 1991 · 03:50 local in London
1991-07-05 02:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:50 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Jul
1991
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 (34°) 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 03:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:14
Next moonset
14:09
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1991
11
New Moon
Not visible20:06 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jul · Moon 7°
Jul 1991
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:11 local · Thu, Thu 18 Jul · Moon 15°
Jul 1991
26
Full Moon
Below horizon19:25 local · Fri, Fri 26 Jul · Moon -12°
Aug 1991
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:26 local · Sat, Sat 3 Aug · Moon 17°