Last Quarter phase

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Last Quarter

Last Quarter: The Moon's Final Stage

The last quarter phase is when the moon is once again half-illuminated, but this time the left side is lit. It marks the third phase in the lunar cycle, after the full moon, and signals the nearing end of the current cycle. The last quarter moon represents reflection, release, and preparation for the new moon.
As the moon wanes towards the new moon, this phase reminds us of the cycle of endings and new beginnings.

Dates of the last quarter phase

DateEndsVisibility
Sunday, July 5, 2026Wednesday, July 8, 202668.75 ~ 36.88
Tuesday, August 4, 2026Thursday, August 6, 202662.08 ~ 39.81
Wednesday, September 2, 2026Saturday, September 5, 202664.95 ~ 31.29
Thursday, October 1, 2026Sunday, October 4, 202667.71 ~ 34.03
Saturday, October 31, 2026Monday, November 2, 202659.84 ~ 37.52
Sunday, November 29, 2026Wednesday, December 2, 202663.96 ~ 31.91
Monday, December 28, 2026Thursday, December 31, 202669.01 ~ 37.78
Wednesday, January 27, 2027Saturday, January 30, 202764.85 ~ 35.18
Friday, February 26, 2027Monday, March 1, 202762.02 ~ 33.53
Sunday, March 28, 2027Wednesday, March 31, 202759.97 ~ 32.01
Monday, April 26, 2027Thursday, April 29, 202767.17 ~ 39.13
Wednesday, May 26, 2027Saturday, May 29, 202764.86 ~ 36.16
Friday, June 25, 2027Monday, June 28, 202761.72 ~ 31.79