Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 17 July 2150 · 17:21 local in London
2150-07-17 16:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:21 local time in London on 17 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Jul
2150
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 17:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:39
Next moonset
14:29
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2150
24
New Moon
Not visible08:22 local · Fri, Fri 24 Jul · Moon 27°
Jul 2150
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:50 local · Fri, Fri 31 Jul · Moon -36°
Aug 2150
8
Full Moon
Below horizon14:00 local · Sat, Sat 8 Aug · Moon -57°
Aug 2150
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:08 local · Sun, Sun 16 Aug · Moon 5°