Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 21 July 2049 · 19:48 local in London
2049-07-21 18:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:48 local time in London on 21 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jul
2049
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 19:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:35
Next moonset
14:53
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2049
29
New Moon
Not visible21:07 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jul · Moon -7°
Aug 2049
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:52 local · Fri, Fri 6 Aug · Moon 20°
Aug 2049
13
Full Moon
Below horizon10:19 local · Fri, Fri 13 Aug · Moon -38°
Aug 2049
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:11 local · Fri, Fri 20 Aug · Moon 54°