Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 18 July 2044 · 03:47 local in London
2044-07-18 02:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:47 local time in London on 18 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Jul
2044
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 (37°) 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 03:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:50
Next moonset
14:30
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2044
24
New Moon
Not visible18:10 local · Sun, Sun 24 Jul · Moon 26°
Jul 2044
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:40 local · Sun, Sun 31 Jul · Moon 19°
Aug 2044
8
Full Moon
Above horizon22:14 local · Mon, Mon 8 Aug · Moon 10°
Aug 2044
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:03 local · Tue, Tue 16 Aug · Moon 32°