Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 31 July 2078 · 22:11 local in London
2078-07-31 21:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:11 local time in London on 31 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
31 Jul
2078
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 22:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:37
Next moonset
14:57
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2078
7
New Moon
Not visible20:52 local · Sun, Sun 7 Aug · Moon 1°
Aug 2078
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:34 local · Mon, Mon 15 Aug · Moon 18°
Aug 2078
23
Full Moon
Below horizon09:12 local · Tue, Tue 23 Aug · Moon -31°
Aug 2078
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:16 local · Tue, Tue 30 Aug · Moon 41°