Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 · 20:29 local in London
2026-07-07 19:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:29 local time in London on 7 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
7 Jul
2026
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 20:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:03
Next moonset
14:36
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2026
14
New Moon
Not visible10:44 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jul · Moon 51°
Jul 2026
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:06 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jul · Moon -18°
Jul 2026
29
Full Moon
Below horizon15:36 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jul · Moon -48°
Aug 2026
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:21 local · Thu, Thu 6 Aug · Moon 40°