Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 2 July 2154 · 16:15 local in London
2154-07-02 15:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:15 local time in London on 2 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Jul
2154
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 16:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:43
Next moonset
14:20
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2154
10
New Moon
Not visible20:20 local · Wed, Wed 10 Jul · Moon 10°
Jul 2154
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:24 local · Thu, Thu 18 Jul · Moon -39°
Jul 2154
25
Full Moon
Above horizon00:05 local · Thu, Thu 25 Jul · Moon 12°
Aug 2154
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:40 local · Thu, Thu 1 Aug · Moon 53°