Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 July 2060 · 14:24 local in London
2060-07-20 13:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:24 local time in London on 20 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jul
2060
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 14:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:04
Next moonset
15:08
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2060
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New Moon
Not visible13:50 local · Tue, Tue 27 Jul · Moon 61°
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4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:16 local · Wed, Wed 4 Aug · Moon -18°
Aug 2060
12
Full Moon
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Aug 2060
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:23 local · Wed, Wed 18 Aug · Moon -17°