Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 26 June 1951 · 07:22 local in London
1951-06-26 06:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:22 local time in London on 26 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Jun
1951
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 (41°) 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 07:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:49
Next moonset
13:31
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1951
4
New Moon
Not visible08:48 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jul · Moon 36°
Jul 1951
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:56 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jul · Moon -48°
Jul 1951
18
Full Moon
Below horizon20:17 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jul · Moon -10°
Jul 1951
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:59 local · Wed, Wed 25 Jul · Moon -21°