Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 18 July 2158 · 23:43 local in London
2158-07-18 22:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:43 local time in London on 18 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Jul
2158
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
Above the horizon (2°) at the exact moment.
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 23:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:48
Next moonset
14:52
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2158
25
New Moon
Not visible16:48 local · Tue, Tue 25 Jul · Moon 35°
Aug 2158
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:15 local · Wed, Wed 2 Aug · Moon -58°
Aug 2158
10
Full Moon
Above horizon05:02 local · Thu, Thu 10 Aug · Moon 6°
Aug 2158
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:20 local · Thu, Thu 17 Aug · Moon 50°