Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 8 July 2159 · 16:49 local in London
2159-07-08 15:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:49 local time in London on 8 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jul
2159
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 16:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:55
Next moonset
14:52
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2159
15
New Moon
Not visible08:26 local · Sun, Sun 15 Jul · Moon 27°
Jul 2159
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:09 local · Sun, Sun 22 Jul · Moon -54°
Jul 2159
30
Full Moon
Below horizon10:06 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jul · Moon -40°
Aug 2159
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:42 local · Tue, Tue 7 Aug · Moon 15°