Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 July 2029 · 18:58 local in London
2029-07-03 17:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:58 local time in London on 3 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Jul
2029
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 18:58 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:03
Next moonset
14:29
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2029
11
New Moon
Not visible16:51 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jul · Moon 36°
Jul 2029
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:14 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jul · Moon 9°
Jul 2029
25
Full Moon
Below horizon14:36 local · Wed, Wed 25 Jul · Moon -51°
Aug 2029
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:15 local · Thu, Thu 2 Aug · Moon 18°