Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 23 July 2076 · 01:40 local in London
2076-07-23 00:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:40 local time in London on 23 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Jul
2076
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 (12°) 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 01:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:34
Next moonset
14:12
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2076
30
New Moon
Not visible23:05 local · Thu, Thu 30 Jul · Moon -12°
Aug 2076
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:21 local · Sat, Sat 8 Aug · Moon -7°
Aug 2076
14
Full Moon
Below horizon18:12 local · Fri, Fri 14 Aug · Moon -24°
Aug 2076
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:00 local · Fri, Fri 21 Aug · Moon 20°