Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 June 1971 · 02:24 local in London
1971-06-16 01:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:24 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jun
1971
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 (13°) 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 02:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:10
Next moonset
13:39
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1971
22
New Moon
Not visible22:57 local · Tue, Tue 22 Jun · Moon -7°
Jun 1971
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:11 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jun · Moon 30°
Jul 1971
8
Full Moon
Below horizon11:37 local · Thu, Thu 8 Jul · Moon -59°
Jul 1971
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:47 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jul · Moon 51°