Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 July 2055 · 23:15 local in London
2055-07-16 22:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:15 local time in London on 16 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jul
2055
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 23:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:37
Next moonset
14:00
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2055
24
New Moon
Not visible10:48 local · Sat, Sat 24 Jul · Moon 47°
Jul 2055
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:11 local · Sat, Sat 31 Jul · Moon -28°
Aug 2055
7
Full Moon
Below horizon11:57 local · Sat, Sat 7 Aug · Moon -53°
Aug 2055
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:26 local · Sun, Sun 15 Aug · Moon -12°