Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 30 July 2051 · 12:52 local in London
2051-07-30 11:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:52 local time in London on 30 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 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 (9°) 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 12:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:58
Next moonset
13:59
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2051
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New Moon
Not visible16:05 local · Sun, Sun 6 Aug · Moon 35°
Aug 2051
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:49 local · Mon, Mon 14 Aug · Moon 20°
Aug 2051
22
Full Moon
Above horizon02:35 local · Tue, Tue 22 Aug · Moon 26°
Aug 2051
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:29 local · Mon, Mon 28 Aug · Moon -21°