Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 31 July 2059 · 17:43 local in London
2059-07-31 16:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:43 local time in London on 31 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 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
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 17:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:46
Next moonset
15:06
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2059
8
New Moon
Not visible08:38 local · Fri, Fri 8 Aug · Moon 29°
Aug 2059
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:41 local · Sat, Sat 16 Aug · Moon -16°
Aug 2059
23
Full Moon
Below horizon10:42 local · Sat, Sat 23 Aug · Moon -44°
Aug 2059
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:05 local · Sat, Sat 30 Aug · Moon 29°