Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 1 July 2051 · 08:15 local in London
2051-07-01 07:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:15 local time in London on 1 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Jul
2051
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 (40°) 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 08:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:48
Next moonset
13:37
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2051
8
New Moon
Not visible05:09 local · Sat, Sat 8 Jul · Moon -3°
Jul 2051
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:21 local · Sun, Sun 16 Jul · Moon -3°
Jul 2051
23
Full Moon
Below horizon17:36 local · Sun, Sun 23 Jul · Moon -25°
Jul 2051
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:52 local · Sun, Sun 30 Jul · Moon 9°