Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 13 July 2153 · 17:17 local in London
2153-07-13 16:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:17 local time in London on 13 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Jul
2153
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 17:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:22
Next moonset
14:30
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2153
21
New Moon
Not visible14:18 local · Sat, Sat 21 Jul · Moon 60°
Jul 2153
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:14 local · Sat, Sat 28 Jul · Moon -16°
Aug 2153
4
Full Moon
Below horizon12:02 local · Sat, Sat 4 Aug · Moon -58°
Aug 2153
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:59 local · Sun, Sun 12 Aug · Moon 30°