Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 July 2172 · 22:48 local in London
2172-07-12 21:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:48 local time in London on 12 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jul
2172
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 22:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:16
Next moonset
14:18
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2172
21
New Moon
Not visible02:51 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jul · Moon -11°
Jul 2172
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:55 local · Tue, Tue 28 Jul · Moon 19°
Aug 2172
4
Full Moon
Below horizon07:27 local · Tue, Tue 4 Aug · Moon -19°
Aug 2172
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:02 local · Tue, Tue 11 Aug · Moon 3°