Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 30 July 2040 · 22:06 local in London
2040-07-30 21:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:06 local time in London on 30 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 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
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 22:06 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:48
Next moonset
14:43
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2040
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New Moon
Not visible01:26 local · Wed, Wed 8 Aug · Moon -18°
Aug 2040
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:36 local · Wed, Wed 15 Aug · Moon 19°
Aug 2040
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:10 local · Wed, Wed 22 Aug · Moon -40°
Aug 2040
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:16 local · Wed, Wed 29 Aug · Moon 21°