Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 July 2034 · 02:59 local in London
2034-07-09 01:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:59 local time in London on 9 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Jul
2034
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 (22°) 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 02:59 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:59
Next moonset
13:54
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2034
15
New Moon
Not visible19:15 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jul · Moon 10°
Jul 2034
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:05 local · Sun, Sun 23 Jul · Moon -45°
Jul 2034
31
Full Moon
Below horizon06:54 local · Mon, Mon 31 Jul · Moon -11°
Aug 2034
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:50 local · Mon, Mon 7 Aug · Moon 49°