Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 July 2059 · 11:53 local in London
2059-07-02 10:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:53 local time in London on 2 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Jul
2059
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 (11°) 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 11:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:08
Next moonset
13:10
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2059
9
New Moon
Not visible18:59 local · Wed, Wed 9 Jul · Moon 21°
Jul 2059
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:35 local · Thu, Thu 17 Jul · Moon 21°
Jul 2059
25
Full Moon
Above horizon03:24 local · Fri, Fri 25 Jul · Moon 8°
Jul 2059
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:43 local · Thu, Thu 31 Jul · Moon -24°