Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 20 July 2071 · 09:52 local in London
2071-07-20 08:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:52 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jul
2071
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 (33°) 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 09:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:29
Next moonset
13:47
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2071
27
New Moon
Not visible01:56 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jul · Moon -23°
Aug 2071
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:05 local · Sun, Sun 2 Aug · Moon 13°
Aug 2071
11
Full Moon
Above horizon00:39 local · Tue, Tue 11 Aug · Moon 25°
Aug 2071
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:57 local · Tue, Tue 18 Aug · Moon -24°