Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 22 June 1946 · 14:12 local in London
1946-06-22 13:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:12 local time in London on 22 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Jun
1946
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 14:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:42
Next moonset
14:00
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1946
29
New Moon
Not visible05:06 local · Sat, Sat 29 Jun · Moon 2°
Jul 1946
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:15 local · Sat, Sat 6 Jul · Moon -39°
Jul 1946
14
Full Moon
Below horizon10:23 local · Sun, Sun 14 Jul · Moon -49°
Jul 1946
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:52 local · Sun, Sun 21 Jul · Moon -27°