Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 July 2086 · 21:10 local in London
2086-07-03 20:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:10 local time in London on 3 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Jul
2086
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 21:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:07
Next moonset
14:29
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2086
10
New Moon
Not visible23:02 local · Wed, Wed 10 Jul · Moon -15°
Jul 2086
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:45 local · Thu, Thu 18 Jul · Moon 6°
Jul 2086
26
Full Moon
Below horizon10:24 local · Fri, Fri 26 Jul · Moon -42°
Aug 2086
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:01 local · Fri, Fri 2 Aug · Moon 25°