Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 July 2105 · 02:07 local in London
2105-07-05 01:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:07 local time in London on 5 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Jul
2105
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 (18°) 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 02:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:29
Next moonset
14:12
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2105
11
New Moon
Not visible17:49 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jul · Moon 25°
Jul 2105
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:40 local · Sun, Sun 19 Jul · Moon -19°
Jul 2105
27
Full Moon
Above horizon03:43 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jul · Moon 14°
Aug 2105
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:29 local · Mon, Mon 3 Aug · Moon 54°