Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 29 June 2157 · 21:38 local in London
2157-06-29 20:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:38 local time in London on 29 June. 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Jun
2157
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 21:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:19
Next moonset
14:23
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2157
6
New Moon
Not visible19:16 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jul · Moon 17°
Jul 2157
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:42 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jul · Moon 19°
Jul 2157
22
Full Moon
Below horizon07:50 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jul · Moon -24°
Jul 2157
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:01 local · Fri, Fri 29 Jul · Moon 26°