Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 12 July 2077 · 19:33 local in London
2077-07-12 18:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:33 local time in London on 12 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jul
2077
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 19:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:39
Next moonset
14:23
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2077
20
New Moon
Not visible01:41 local · Tue, Tue 20 Jul · Moon -14°
Jul 2077
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:55 local · Wed, Wed 28 Jul · Moon -36°
Aug 2077
4
Full Moon
Below horizon10:46 local · Wed, Wed 4 Aug · Moon -49°
Aug 2077
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:16 local · Wed, Wed 11 Aug · Moon 16°