Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 14 July 2028 · 21:57 local in London
2028-07-14 20:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:57 local time in London on 14 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Jul
2028
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 21:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:34
Next moonset
14:43
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2028
22
New Moon
Not visible04:02 local · Sat, Sat 22 Jul · Moon -10°
Jul 2028
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:40 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jul · Moon 19°
Aug 2028
5
Full Moon
Below horizon09:10 local · Sat, Sat 5 Aug · Moon -32°
Aug 2028
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:45 local · Sun, Sun 13 Aug · Moon 16°