Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 11 July 2031 · 12:50 local in London
2031-07-11 11:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:50 local time in London on 11 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Jul
2031
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 (7°) 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 12:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:08
Next moonset
13:43
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2031
19
New Moon
Not visible14:40 local · Sat, Sat 19 Jul · Moon 49°
Jul 2031
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:35 local · Sun, Sun 27 Jul · Moon -23°
Aug 2031
3
Full Moon
Above horizon02:46 local · Sun, Sun 3 Aug · Moon 21°
Aug 2031
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:24 local · Sun, Sun 10 Aug · Moon 19°