Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 26 July 2046 · 04:19 local in London
2046-07-26 03:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:19 local time in London on 26 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Jul
2046
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 (45°) 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 04:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:24
Next moonset
14:44
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2046
2
New Moon
Not visible11:25 local · Thu, Thu 2 Aug · Moon 50°
Aug 2046
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:16 local · Thu, Thu 9 Aug · Moon -32°
Aug 2046
16
Full Moon
Below horizon15:50 local · Thu, Thu 16 Aug · Moon -38°
Aug 2046
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:36 local · Fri, Fri 24 Aug · Moon -13°