Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 25 June 1962 · 00:43 local in London
1962-06-24 23:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:43 local time in London on 25 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Jun
1962
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 00:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:22
Next moonset
13:32
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1962
2
New Moon
Not visible00:52 local · Mon, Mon 2 Jul · Moon -18°
Jul 1962
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:39 local · Tue, Tue 10 Jul · Moon 1°
Jul 1962
17
Full Moon
Below horizon12:41 local · Tue, Tue 17 Jul · Moon -58°
Jul 1962
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:18 local · Tue, Tue 24 Jul · Moon 40°