Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 1 July 2040 · 11:18 local in London
2040-07-01 10:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:18 local time in London on 1 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Jul
2040
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 (15°) 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 11:18 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:12
Next moonset
13:10
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2040
9
New Moon
Not visible10:15 local · Mon, Mon 9 Jul · Moon 48°
Jul 2040
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:16 local · Tue, Tue 17 Jul · Moon -30°
Jul 2040
24
Full Moon
Above horizon03:05 local · Tue, Tue 24 Jul · Moon 9°
Jul 2040
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:06 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jul · Moon -14°