Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 17 July 2082 · 23:59 local in London
2082-07-17 22:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:59 local time in London on 17 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Jul
2082
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 (3°) 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 23:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:46
Next moonset
14:39
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2082
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New Moon
Not visible16:54 local · Sat, Sat 25 Jul · Moon 37°
Aug 2082
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:22 local · Sat, Sat 1 Aug · Moon -18°
Aug 2082
8
Full Moon
Below horizon15:33 local · Sat, Sat 8 Aug · Moon -45°
Aug 2082
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:08 local · Sun, Sun 16 Aug · Moon -12°