Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 July 2161 · 15:05 local in London
2161-07-15 14:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:05 local time in London on 15 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Jul
2161
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 15:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:54
Next moonset
14:51
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2161
23
New Moon
Not visible01:05 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jul · Moon -23°
Jul 2161
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:17 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jul · Moon 15°
Aug 2161
6
Full Moon
Above horizon03:22 local · Thu, Thu 6 Aug · Moon 19°
Aug 2161
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:09 local · Fri, Fri 14 Aug · Moon 57°