Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 July 2058 · 18:28 local in London
2058-07-12 17:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:28 local time in London on 12 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jul
2058
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 18:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:43
Next moonset
14:19
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2058
20
New Moon
Not visible16:40 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jul · Moon 41°
Jul 2058
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:19 local · Sun, Sun 28 Jul · Moon 24°
Aug 2058
4
Full Moon
Below horizon10:38 local · Sun, Sun 4 Aug · Moon -48°
Aug 2058
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:00 local · Sun, Sun 11 Aug · Moon 47°