Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 July 2087 · 23:43 local in London
2087-07-22 22:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:43 local time in London on 22 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Jul
2087
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 (0°) 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 23:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:12
Next moonset
14:41
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2087
29
New Moon
Not visible19:20 local · Tue, Tue 29 Jul · Moon 7°
Aug 2087
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:43 local · Wed, Wed 6 Aug · Moon -14°
Aug 2087
14
Full Moon
Below horizon07:54 local · Thu, Thu 14 Aug · Moon -16°
Aug 2087
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:34 local · Thu, Thu 21 Aug · Moon 48°