Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 June 1960 · 05:36 local in London
1960-06-16 04:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:36 local time in London on 16 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jun
1960
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 (32°) 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 05:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:38
Next moonset
13:13
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1960
24
New Moon
Not visible04:27 local · Fri, Fri 24 Jun · Moon -7°
Jul 1960
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:48 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jul · Moon -34°
Jul 1960
8
Full Moon
Below horizon20:37 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jul · Moon -1°
Jul 1960
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:43 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jul · Moon -26°