Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 24 July 2152 · 20:05 local in London
2152-07-24 19:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:05 local time in London on 24 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Jul
2152
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 20:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:01
Next moonset
14:38
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2152
1
New Moon
Not visible01:17 local · Tue, Tue 1 Aug · Moon -16°
Aug 2152
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:46 local · Mon, Mon 7 Aug · Moon 11°
Aug 2152
15
Full Moon
Below horizon07:10 local · Tue, Tue 15 Aug · Moon -14°
Aug 2152
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:05 local · Wed, Wed 23 Aug · Moon 31°