Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 26 July 1997 · 19:28 local in London
1997-07-26 18:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:28 local time in London on 26 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Jul
1997
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 19:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:12
Next moonset
14:35
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1997
3
New Moon
Not visible09:14 local · Sun, Sun 3 Aug · Moon 31°
Aug 1997
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:43 local · Mon, Mon 11 Aug · Moon -3°
Aug 1997
18
Full Moon
Below horizon11:56 local · Mon, Mon 18 Aug · Moon -48°
Aug 1997
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:24 local · Mon, Mon 25 Aug · Moon 35°