Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 4 July 2010 · 15:35 local in London
2010-07-04 14:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:35 local time in London on 4 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Jul
2010
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 15:35 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:04
Next moonset
14:42
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2010
11
New Moon
Not visible20:41 local · Sun, Sun 11 Jul · Moon 2°
Jul 2010
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:11 local · Sun, Sun 18 Jul · Moon -26°
Jul 2010
26
Full Moon
Above horizon02:37 local · Mon, Mon 26 Jul · Moon 17°
Aug 2010
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:59 local · Tue, Tue 3 Aug · Moon 56°