Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 24 June 1943 · 22:08 local in London
1943-06-24 20:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:08 local time in London on 24 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Jun
1943
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 22:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:24
Next moonset
14:42
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1943
2
New Moon
Not visible14:44 local · Fri, Fri 2 Jul · Moon 57°
Jul 1943
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:29 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jul · Moon 32°
Jul 1943
17
Full Moon
Below horizon14:22 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jul · Moon -58°
Jul 1943
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:39 local · Sat, Sat 24 Jul · Moon 42°