Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 21 June 1938 · 02:52 local in London
1938-06-21 01:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:52 local time in London on 21 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jun
1938
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 (20°) 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 02:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:58
Next moonset
13:43
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1938
27
New Moon
Not visible22:10 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jun · Moon -10°
Jul 1938
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:47 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jul · Moon 10°
Jul 1938
12
Full Moon
Below horizon16:05 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jul · Moon -41°
Jul 1938
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:19 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jul · Moon 4°