Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 7 July 1996 · 19:55 local in London
1996-07-07 18:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:55 local time in London on 7 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Jul
1996
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 19:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:31
Next moonset
14:16
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1996
15
New Moon
Not visible17:15 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jul · Moon 29°
Jul 1996
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:49 local · Tue, Tue 23 Jul · Moon 27°
Jul 1996
30
Full Moon
Below horizon11:35 local · Tue, Tue 30 Jul · Moon -49°
Aug 1996
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:25 local · Tue, Tue 6 Aug · Moon 51°