Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 11 July 2012 · 02:48 local in London
2012-07-11 01:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:48 local time in London on 11 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Jul
2012
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 (26°) 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 02:48 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:13
Next moonset
14:13
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2012
19
New Moon
Not visible05:24 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jul · Moon -2°
Jul 2012
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:56 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jul · Moon -38°
Aug 2012
2
Full Moon
Above horizon04:28 local · Thu, Thu 2 Aug · Moon 11°
Aug 2012
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:55 local · Thu, Thu 9 Aug · Moon -19°