Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 21 July 2136 · 01:20 local in London
2136-07-21 00:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:20 local time in London on 21 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jul
2136
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 (15°) 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 01:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:52
Next moonset
14:32
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Full Moon
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Aug 2136
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Last Quarter Moon
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