Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 13 July 2020 · 00:29 local in London
2020-07-12 23:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:29 local time in London on 13 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Jul
2020
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 00:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:42
Next moonset
13:54
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2020
20
New Moon
Not visible18:33 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jul · Moon 22°
Jul 2020
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:33 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jul · Moon -2°
Aug 2020
3
Full Moon
Below horizon16:59 local · Mon, Mon 3 Aug · Moon -37°
Aug 2020
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:45 local · Tue, Tue 11 Aug · Moon -23°