Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 8 July 2129 · 16:57 local in London
2129-07-08 15:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:57 local time in London on 8 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jul
2129
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 16:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:58
Next moonset
14:14
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2129
16
New Moon
Not visible10:55 local · Sat, Sat 16 Jul · Moon 48°
Jul 2129
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:07 local · Sun, Sun 24 Jul · Moon 4°
Jul 2129
31
Full Moon
Below horizon09:11 local · Sun, Sun 31 Jul · Moon -33°
Aug 2129
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:56 local · Sun, Sun 7 Aug · Moon 18°