Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 20 July 2109 · 00:31 local in London
2109-07-19 23:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:31 local time in London on 20 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jul
2109
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 (1°) 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 00:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:44
Next moonset
14:06
Next events
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New Moon
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First Quarter Moon
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Aug 2109
10
Full Moon
Below horizon20:03 local · Sat, Sat 10 Aug · Moon -2°
Aug 2109
18
Last Quarter Moon
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