Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 22 July 2030 · 09:08 local in London
2030-07-22 08:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:08 local time in London on 22 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Jul
2030
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 (43°) 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 09:08 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:42
Next moonset
14:15
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2030
30
New Moon
Not visible12:11 local · Tue, Tue 30 Jul · Moon 51°
Aug 2030
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:43 local · Tue, Tue 6 Aug · Moon 18°
Aug 2030
13
Full Moon
Below horizon11:44 local · Tue, Tue 13 Aug · Moon -46°
Aug 2030
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:15 local · Wed, Wed 21 Aug · Moon 30°