Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 July 2126 · 16:53 local in London
2126-07-12 15:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:53 local time in London on 12 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jul
2126
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 16:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:23
Next moonset
14:26
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2126
20
New Moon
Not visible08:32 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jul · Moon 25°
Jul 2126
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:00 local · Sat, Sat 27 Jul · Moon -29°
Aug 2126
3
Full Moon
Below horizon07:33 local · Sat, Sat 3 Aug · Moon -15°
Aug 2126
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:03 local · Sun, Sun 11 Aug · Moon 36°