Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 28 July 2005 · 04:19 local in London
2005-07-28 03:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:19 local time in London on 28 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Jul
2005
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 (42°) 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 04:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:42
Next moonset
14:35
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2005
5
New Moon
Not visible04:05 local · Fri, Fri 5 Aug · Moon -8°
Aug 2005
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:39 local · Sat, Sat 13 Aug · Moon -43°
Aug 2005
19
Full Moon
Below horizon18:53 local · Fri, Fri 19 Aug · Moon -15°
Aug 2005
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:18 local · Fri, Fri 26 Aug · Moon -8°