Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 July 2022 · 15:19 local in London
2022-07-20 14:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:19 local time in London on 20 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jul
2022
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 15:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:13
Next moonset
14:47
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2022
28
New Moon
Not visible18:55 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jul · Moon 20°
Aug 2022
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:07 local · Fri, Fri 5 Aug · Moon -19°
Aug 2022
12
Full Moon
Above horizon02:36 local · Fri, Fri 12 Aug · Moon 15°
Aug 2022
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:36 local · Fri, Fri 19 Aug · Moon 55°