Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 July 2015 · 21:24 local in London
2015-07-08 20:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:24 local time in London on 8 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jul
2015
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 21:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:33
Next moonset
14:13
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2015
16
New Moon
Not visible02:25 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jul · Moon -20°
Jul 2015
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:04 local · Fri, Fri 24 Jul · Moon -43°
Jul 2015
31
Full Moon
Below horizon11:43 local · Fri, Fri 31 Jul · Moon -50°
Aug 2015
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:03 local · Fri, Fri 7 Aug · Moon 30°