Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 29 July 2138 · 00:42 local in London
2138-07-28 23:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:42 local time in London on 29 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Jul
2138
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 (13°) 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 00:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:24
Next moonset
15:04
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2138
5
New Moon
Not visible21:52 local · Tue, Tue 5 Aug · Moon -9°
Aug 2138
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:21 local · Wed, Wed 13 Aug · Moon -7°
Aug 2138
20
Full Moon
Below horizon16:37 local · Wed, Wed 20 Aug · Moon -32°
Aug 2138
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:06 local · Wed, Wed 27 Aug · Moon 34°