Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 9 June 1920 · 19:58 local in London
1920-06-09 18:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:58 local time in London on 9 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Jun
1920
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 19:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:08
Next moonset
13:47
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1920
16
New Moon
Not visible14:41 local · Wed, Wed 16 Jun · Moon 52°
Jun 1920
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:49 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jun · Moon -41°
Jul 1920
1
Full Moon
Below horizon09:41 local · Thu, Thu 1 Jul · Moon -39°
Jul 1920
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:05 local · Fri, Fri 9 Jul · Moon 46°