Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 3 June 1945 · 15:15 local in London
1945-06-03 13:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:15 local time in London on 3 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Jun
1945
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 15:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:26
Next moonset
14:32
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1945
10
New Moon
Not visible06:26 local · Sun, Sun 10 Jun · Moon 2°
Jun 1945
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:06 local · Sun, Sun 17 Jun · Moon 22°
Jun 1945
25
Full Moon
Below horizon17:08 local · Mon, Mon 25 Jun · Moon -45°
Jul 1945
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:13 local · Mon, Mon 2 Jul · Moon -40°