Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 21 July 2003 · 08:01 local in London
2003-07-21 07:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:01 local time in London on 21 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jul
2003
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 (44°) 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 08:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:20
Next moonset
13:52
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2003
29
New Moon
Not visible07:53 local · Tue, Tue 29 Jul · Moon 24°
Aug 2003
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:28 local · Tue, Tue 5 Aug · Moon -48°
Aug 2003
12
Full Moon
Below horizon05:48 local · Tue, Tue 12 Aug · Moon -4°
Aug 2003
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:48 local · Wed, Wed 20 Aug · Moon 24°