Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 29 July 2081 · 01:40 local in London
2081-07-29 00:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:40 local time in London on 29 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Jul
2081
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 (22°) 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
23:25
Next moonset
14:56
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2081
5
New Moon
Not visible02:24 local · Tue, Tue 5 Aug · Moon -18°
Aug 2081
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:33 local · Mon, Mon 11 Aug · Moon 14°
Aug 2081
19
Full Moon
Below horizon12:15 local · Tue, Tue 19 Aug · Moon -51°
Aug 2081
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:08 local · Wed, Wed 27 Aug · Moon 0°