Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 28 June 1921 · 14:17 local in London
1921-06-28 13:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:17 local time in London on 28 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Jun
1921
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 14:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:47
Next moonset
14:19
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1921
5
New Moon
Not visible14:36 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jul · Moon 51°
Jul 1921
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:15 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jul · Moon -42°
Jul 1921
20
Full Moon
Above horizon01:07 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jul · Moon 22°
Jul 1921
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:20 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jul · Moon 31°