Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 July 1999 · 12:57 local in London
1999-07-06 11:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:57 local time in London on 6 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
6 Jul
1999
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 (1°) 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 12:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:09
Next moonset
13:09
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1999
13
New Moon
Not visible03:24 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jul · Moon -13°
Jul 1999
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:00 local · Tue, Tue 20 Jul · Moon -31°
Jul 1999
28
Full Moon
Below horizon12:25 local · Wed, Wed 28 Jul · Moon -56°
Aug 1999
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:27 local · Wed, Wed 4 Aug · Moon -28°