Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 July 2104 · 04:54 local in London
2104-07-15 03:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:54 local time in London on 15 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Jul
2104
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 (45°) 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 04:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:59
Next moonset
14:23
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2104
22
New Moon
Not visible05:54 local · Tue, Tue 22 Jul · Moon 2°
Jul 2104
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:58 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jul · Moon -50°
Aug 2104
6
Full Moon
Below horizon17:40 local · Wed, Wed 6 Aug · Moon -23°
Aug 2104
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:44 local · Wed, Wed 13 Aug · Moon 43°