Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 29 July 2157 · 02:01 local in London
2157-07-29 01:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:01 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Jul
2157
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 (26°) 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 02:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:24
Next moonset
15:04
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2157
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New Moon
Not visible07:04 local · Fri, Fri 5 Aug · Moon 12°
Aug 2157
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:33 local · Sat, Sat 13 Aug · Moon -47°
Aug 2157
20
Full Moon
Below horizon16:51 local · Sat, Sat 20 Aug · Moon -29°
Aug 2157
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:35 local · Sat, Sat 27 Aug · Moon 62°