Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 24 July 2000 · 12:02 local in London
2000-07-24 11:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:02 local time in London on 24 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Jul
2000
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 (13°) 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 12:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:32
Next moonset
13:36
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2000
31
New Moon
Not visible03:25 local · Mon, Mon 31 Jul · Moon -13°
Aug 2000
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:02 local · Mon, Mon 7 Aug · Moon -20°
Aug 2000
15
Full Moon
Below horizon06:13 local · Tue, Tue 15 Aug · Moon -5°
Aug 2000
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:51 local · Tue, Tue 22 Aug · Moon -22°