Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 8 July 2072 · 14:53 local in London
2072-07-08 13:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:53 local time in London on 8 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jul
2072
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 14:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:49
Next moonset
14:19
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2072
15
New Moon
Not visible18:56 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jul · Moon 14°
Jul 2072
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:02 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jul · Moon -32°
Jul 2072
30
Full Moon
Above horizon01:17 local · Sat, Sat 30 Jul · Moon 22°
Aug 2072
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:15 local · Sun, Sun 7 Aug · Moon 45°