Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 July 1992 · 23:12 local in London
1992-07-22 22:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:12 local time in London on 22 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Jul
1992
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 23:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:20
Next moonset
14:50
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1992
29
New Moon
Not visible20:35 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jul · Moon -2°
Aug 1992
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:59 local · Wed, Wed 5 Aug · Moon -22°
Aug 1992
13
Full Moon
Below horizon11:27 local · Thu, Thu 13 Aug · Moon -45°
Aug 1992
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:01 local · Fri, Fri 21 Aug · Moon 32°