Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 16 July 2074 · 02:11 local in London
2074-07-16 01:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:11 local time in London on 16 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
16 Jul
2074
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 (14°) 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 02:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:57
Next moonset
13:51
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2074
24
New Moon
Not visible04:07 local · Tue, Tue 24 Jul · Moon -9°
Jul 2074
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:31 local · Tue, Tue 31 Jul · Moon -44°
Aug 2074
7
Full Moon
Above horizon03:06 local · Tue, Tue 7 Aug · Moon 16°
Aug 2074
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:10 local · Tue, Tue 14 Aug · Moon -25°