Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 10 July 2042 · 06:38 local in London
2042-07-10 05:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:38 local time in London on 10 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Jul
2042
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 (44°) 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 06:38 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:32
Next moonset
13:52
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2042
17
New Moon
Not visible06:52 local · Thu, Thu 17 Jul · Moon 17°
Jul 2042
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:02 local · Fri, Fri 25 Jul · Moon -51°
Aug 2042
1
Full Moon
Below horizon18:33 local · Fri, Fri 1 Aug · Moon -24°
Aug 2042
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:35 local · Fri, Fri 8 Aug · Moon 24°