Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 1 July 2021 · 22:11 local in London
2021-07-01 21:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:11 local time in London on 1 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
1 Jul
2021
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 22:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:07
Next moonset
13:46
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2021
10
New Moon
Not visible02:17 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jul · Moon -12°
Jul 2021
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:11 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jul · Moon -22°
Jul 2021
24
Full Moon
Above horizon03:37 local · Sat, Sat 24 Jul · Moon 7°
Jul 2021
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:16 local · Sat, Sat 31 Jul · Moon -4°