Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 29 July 2043 · 09:23 local in London
2043-07-29 08:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:23 local time in London on 29 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Jul
2043
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 (42°) 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 09:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:29
Next moonset
14:27
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2043
5
New Moon
Not visible03:23 local · Wed, Wed 5 Aug · Moon -13°
Aug 2043
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:57 local · Wed, Wed 12 Aug · Moon 14°
Aug 2043
20
Full Moon
Below horizon16:04 local · Thu, Thu 20 Aug · Moon -40°
Aug 2043
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:09 local · Thu, Thu 27 Aug · Moon 7°