Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 7 July 2045 · 12:31 local in London
2045-07-07 11:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:31 local time in London on 7 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Jul
2045
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 (10°) 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 12:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:04
Next moonset
13:42
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2045
14
New Moon
Not visible11:28 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jul · Moon 56°
Jul 2045
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:52 local · Fri, Fri 21 Jul · Moon -32°
Jul 2045
28
Full Moon
Above horizon23:11 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jul · Moon 13°
Aug 2045
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:57 local · Sun, Sun 6 Aug · Moon 18°