Catch a Glimpse of the Waning Half-Lit Moon Tonight

The last quarter moon of July will be in its half-lit third-quarter phase tonight, rising from the eastern horizon shortly after midnight and setting to the west around 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. The best time to view the moon will be between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. ET. Skywatchers should take precautions not to point any optics in the direction of the sun during a daytime observation. Following the third-quarter moon, the new moon will occur on July 17, providing an excellent opportunity for stargazing.