Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 9 July 2053 · 02:48 local in London
2053-07-09 01:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:48 local time in London on 9 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Jul
2053
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 (19°) 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 02:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:01
Next moonset
13:51
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2053
15
New Moon
Not visible18:26 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jul · Moon 18°
Jul 2053
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:16 local · Tue, Tue 22 Jul · Moon 13°
Jul 2053
30
Full Moon
Below horizon18:06 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jul · Moon -21°
Aug 2053
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:25 local · Thu, Thu 7 Aug · Moon 22°