Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 20 July 2147 · 00:18 local in London
2147-07-19 23:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:18 local time in London on 20 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jul
2147
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 00:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:26
Next moonset
14:08
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2147
27
New Moon
Not visible17:21 local · Thu, Thu 27 Jul · Moon 28°
Aug 2147
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:57 local · Fri, Fri 4 Aug · Moon 21°
Aug 2147
11
Full Moon
Below horizon16:42 local · Fri, Fri 11 Aug · Moon -33°
Aug 2147
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:04 local · Fri, Fri 18 Aug · Moon 43°