Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 19 July 2014 · 03:08 local in London
2014-07-19 02:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:08 local time in London on 19 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Jul
2014
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 (28°) 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 03:08 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:27
Next moonset
14:12
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2014
26
New Moon
Not visible23:42 local · Sat, Sat 26 Jul · Moon -22°
Aug 2014
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:50 local · Mon, Mon 4 Aug · Moon -21°
Aug 2014
10
Full Moon
Below horizon19:09 local · Sun, Sun 10 Aug · Moon -8°
Aug 2014
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:26 local · Sun, Sun 17 Aug · Moon 6°