Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 31 July 2021 · 14:16 local in London
2021-07-31 13:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:16 local time in London on 31 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 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 14:16 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:56
Next moonset
15:00
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2021
8
New Moon
Not visible14:50 local · Sun, Sun 8 Aug · Moon 53°
Aug 2021
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:20 local · Sun, Sun 15 Aug · Moon 13°
Aug 2021
22
Full Moon
Below horizon13:02 local · Sun, Sun 22 Aug · Moon -55°
Aug 2021
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:13 local · Mon, Mon 30 Aug · Moon 55°