Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 June 1900 · 00:57 local in London
1900-06-20 00:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:57 local time in London on 20 June. 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jun
1900
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 (12°) 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 00:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:57
Next moonset
12:51
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1900
27
New Moon
Not visible01:27 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jun · Moon -15°
Jul 1900
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:14 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jul · Moon -11°
Jul 1900
12
Full Moon
Below horizon13:22 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jul · Moon -54°
Jul 1900
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:31 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jul · Moon 51°