Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 July 2144 · 23:01 local in London
2144-07-22 22:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:01 local time in London on 22 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Jul
2144
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 23:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:52
Next moonset
14:27
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2144
30
New Moon
Not visible15:41 local · Thu, Thu 30 Jul · Moon 40°
Aug 2144
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:45 local · Thu, Thu 6 Aug · Moon -31°
Aug 2144
13
Full Moon
Below horizon14:25 local · Thu, Thu 13 Aug · Moon -45°
Aug 2144
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:30 local · Fri, Fri 21 Aug · Moon -15°