Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 23 July 2163 · 02:52 local in London
2163-07-23 01:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:52 local time in London on 23 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
23 Jul
2163
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 02:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:21
Next moonset
14:15
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2163
31
New Moon
Not visible06:27 local · Sun, Sun 31 Jul · Moon 5°
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:14 local · Sun, Sun 7 Aug · Moon 15°
Aug 2163
14
Full Moon
Below horizon07:51 local · Sun, Sun 14 Aug · Moon -17°
Aug 2163
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:22 local · Sun, Sun 21 Aug · Moon -22°