Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 17 July 2131 · 14:25 local in London
2131-07-17 13:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:25 local time in London on 17 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Jul
2131
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 14:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:45
Next moonset
14:39
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2131
24
New Moon
Not visible10:57 local · Tue, Tue 24 Jul · Moon 50°
Aug 2131
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:36 local · Wed, Wed 1 Aug · Moon -46°
Aug 2131
8
Full Moon
Above horizon23:48 local · Wed, Wed 8 Aug · Moon 17°
Aug 2131
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:51 local · Wed, Wed 15 Aug · Moon -24°