Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 21 July 2098 · 14:34 local in London
2098-07-21 13:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:34 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jul
2098
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 14:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:52
Next moonset
15:08
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2098
28
New Moon
Not visible09:51 local · Mon, Mon 28 Jul · Moon 42°
Aug 2098
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:43 local · Mon, Mon 4 Aug · Moon -32°
Aug 2098
12
Full Moon
Above horizon02:44 local · Tue, Tue 12 Aug · Moon 16°
Aug 2098
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:41 local · Wed, Wed 20 Aug · Moon 26°