Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 7 July 2007 · 17:54 local in London
2007-07-07 16:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:54 local time in London on 7 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Jul
2007
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 17:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:10
Next moonset
14:45
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2007
14
New Moon
Not visible13:04 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jul · Moon 63°
Jul 2007
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:29 local · Sun, Sun 22 Jul · Moon -53°
Jul 2007
30
Full Moon
Above horizon01:48 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jul · Moon 16°
Aug 2007
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:20 local · Sun, Sun 5 Aug · Moon -4°