Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 18 July 2101 · 03:59 local in London
2101-07-18 02:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:59 local time in London on 18 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Jul
2101
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 (40°) 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 03:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:43
Next moonset
14:29
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2101
26
New Moon
Not visible07:31 local · Tue, Tue 26 Jul · Moon 19°
Aug 2101
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:36 local · Tue, Tue 2 Aug · Moon 16°
Aug 2101
9
Full Moon
Below horizon09:19 local · Tue, Tue 9 Aug · Moon -33°
Aug 2101
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:59 local · Tue, Tue 16 Aug · Moon -13°