Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 20 June 1957 · 11:22 local in London
1957-06-20 10:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:22 local time in London on 20 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jun
1957
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 (16°) 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 11:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:52
Next moonset
13:16
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1957
27
New Moon
Not visible21:54 local · Thu, Thu 27 Jun · Moon -8°
Jul 1957
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:09 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jul · Moon -4°
Jul 1957
11
Full Moon
Above horizon23:50 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jul · Moon 18°
Jul 1957
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:18 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jul · Moon 31°