Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 18 July 2139 · 18:19 local in London
2139-07-18 17:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:19 local time in London on 18 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Jul
2139
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 18:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:31
Next moonset
15:10
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2139
26
New Moon
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Aug 2139
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:07 local · Mon, Mon 3 Aug · Moon -38°
Aug 2139
10
Full Moon
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Aug 2139
16
Last Quarter Moon
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