Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 13 June 1955 · 13:37 local in London
1955-06-13 12:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:37 local time in London on 13 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Jun
1955
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 13:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:59
Next moonset
14:19
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1955
20
New Moon
Not visible05:12 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jun · Moon 2°
Jun 1955
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:44 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jun · Moon -23°
Jul 1955
5
Full Moon
Below horizon06:29 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jul · Moon -12°
Jul 1955
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:31 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jul · Moon -17°