Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 11 July 2069 · 15:59 local in London
2069-07-11 14:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:59 local time in London on 11 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Jul
2069
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 15:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:13
Next moonset
14:47
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2069
18
New Moon
Not visible12:13 local · Thu, Thu 18 Jul · Moon 53°
Jul 2069
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:30 local · Fri, Fri 26 Jul · Moon -52°
Aug 2069
3
Full Moon
Above horizon00:44 local · Sat, Sat 3 Aug · Moon 25°
Aug 2069
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:41 local · Fri, Fri 9 Aug · Moon -18°