Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 July 2036 · 15:40 local in London
2036-07-16 14:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:40 local time in London on 16 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jul
2036
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 15:40 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:43
Next moonset
14:26
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2036
23
New Moon
Not visible11:17 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jul · Moon 50°
Jul 2036
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:56 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jul · Moon -35°
Aug 2036
7
Full Moon
Above horizon03:49 local · Thu, Thu 7 Aug · Moon 13°
Aug 2036
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:36 local · Fri, Fri 15 Aug · Moon 26°