Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 24 July 2106 · 02:11 local in London
2106-07-24 01:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:11 local time in London on 24 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Jul
2106
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 (22°) 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 02:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:11
Next moonset
14:29
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2106
30
New Moon
Not visible17:06 local · Fri, Fri 30 Jul · Moon 28°
Aug 2106
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:29 local · Fri, Fri 6 Aug · Moon 20°
Aug 2106
14
Full Moon
Above horizon21:21 local · Sat, Sat 14 Aug · Moon 12°
Aug 2106
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:42 local · Sun, Sun 22 Aug · Moon 42°