Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 31 July 2173 · 17:44 local in London
2173-07-31 16:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:44 local time in London on 31 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Jul
2173
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 17:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:18
Next moonset
15:22
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2173
8
New Moon
Not visible18:51 local · Sun, Sun 8 Aug · Moon 17°
Aug 2173
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:35 local · Mon, Mon 16 Aug · Moon 10°
Aug 2173
23
Full Moon
Below horizon07:10 local · Mon, Mon 23 Aug · Moon -12°
Aug 2173
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:32 local · Mon, Mon 30 Aug · Moon 64°