Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 21 July 2174 · 08:09 local in London
2174-07-21 07:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:09 local time in London on 21 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jul
2174
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 (48°) 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 08:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:42
Next moonset
14:19
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2174
28
New Moon
Not visible19:50 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jul · Moon 10°
Aug 2174
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:20 local · Sat, Sat 6 Aug · Moon -13°
Aug 2174
13
Full Moon
Above horizon00:18 local · Sat, Sat 13 Aug · Moon 20°
Aug 2174
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:21 local · Fri, Fri 19 Aug · Moon -3°