Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 28 July 2024 · 03:52 local in London
2024-07-28 02:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:52 local time in London on 28 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Jul
2024
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 (40°) 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 03:52 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:39
Next moonset
14:43
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2024
4
New Moon
Not visible12:13 local · Sun, Sun 4 Aug · Moon 57°
Aug 2024
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:19 local · Mon, Mon 12 Aug · Moon 10°
Aug 2024
19
Full Moon
Below horizon19:26 local · Mon, Mon 19 Aug · Moon -10°
Aug 2024
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:26 local · Mon, Mon 26 Aug · Moon 40°