Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 21 July 2079 · 18:54 local in London
2079-07-21 17:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:54 local time in London on 21 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jul
2079
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 18:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:55
Next moonset
14:54
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2079
28
New Moon
Not visible09:33 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jul · Moon 39°
Aug 2079
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:28 local · Fri, Fri 4 Aug · Moon 8°
Aug 2079
12
Full Moon
Below horizon18:00 local · Sat, Sat 12 Aug · Moon -26°
Aug 2079
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:00 local · Sun, Sun 20 Aug · Moon 19°