Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 6 July 2018 · 08:51 local in London
2018-07-06 07:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:51 local time in London on 6 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Jul
2018
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 (34°) 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 08:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:13
Next moonset
13:20
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2018
13
New Moon
Not visible03:48 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jul · Moon -10°
Jul 2018
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:52 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jul · Moon 27°
Jul 2018
27
Full Moon
Above horizon21:21 local · Fri, Fri 27 Jul · Moon 3°
Aug 2018
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:18 local · Sat, Sat 4 Aug · Moon -28°