Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 June 1936 · 13:05 local in London
1936-06-12 12:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:05 local time in London on 12 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jun
1936
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 13:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:01
Next moonset
14:24
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1936
19
New Moon
Not visible06:15 local · Fri, Fri 19 Jun · Moon 11°
Jun 1936
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:23 local · Fri, Fri 26 Jun · Moon 28°
Jul 1936
4
Full Moon
Below horizon18:35 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jul · Moon -22°
Jul 1936
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:28 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jul · Moon -25°