Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 9 July 2004 · 08:34 local in London
2004-07-09 07:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:34 local time in London on 9 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
39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Jul
2004
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 (39°) 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 08:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:40
Next moonset
13:37
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2004
17
New Moon
Not visible12:24 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jul · Moon 63°
Jul 2004
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:37 local · Sun, Sun 25 Jul · Moon -43°
Jul 2004
31
Full Moon
Below horizon19:05 local · Sat, Sat 31 Jul · Moon -19°
Aug 2004
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:01 local · Sat, Sat 7 Aug · Moon -2°