Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 13 July 2039 · 04:38 local in London
2039-07-13 03:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:38 local time in London on 13 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Jul
2039
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 (33°) 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 04:38 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:54
Next moonset
13:43
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2039
21
New Moon
Not visible08:54 local · Thu, Thu 21 Jul · Moon 34°
Jul 2039
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:50 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jul · Moon 28°
Aug 2039
4
Full Moon
Below horizon10:57 local · Thu, Thu 4 Aug · Moon -50°
Aug 2039
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:36 local · Thu, Thu 11 Aug · Moon -20°