Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 16 July 2142 · 06:18 local in London
2142-07-16 05:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:18 local time in London on 16 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jul
2142
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 (50°) 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 06:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:00
Next moonset
14:14
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2142
23
New Moon
Not visible01:19 local · Mon, Mon 23 Jul · Moon -23°
Jul 2142
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:11 local · Sun, Sun 29 Jul · Moon 21°
Aug 2142
6
Full Moon
Below horizon19:42 local · Mon, Mon 6 Aug · Moon -3°
Aug 2142
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:50 local · Tue, Tue 14 Aug · Moon -15°