Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 7 June 1969 · 04:39 local in London
1969-06-07 03:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:39 local time in London on 7 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Jun
1969
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 (23°) 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 04:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:52
Next moonset
13:03
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1969
15
New Moon
Not visible00:09 local · Sun, Sun 15 Jun · Moon -10°
Jun 1969
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:44 local · Mon, Mon 23 Jun · Moon -17°
Jun 1969
29
Full Moon
Below horizon21:04 local · Sun, Sun 29 Jun · Moon -6°
Jul 1969
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:17 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jul · Moon -7°