Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 4 June 1972 · 22:22 local in London
1972-06-04 21:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:22 local time in London on 4 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Jun
1972
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 22:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:19
Next moonset
13:37
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1972
11
New Moon
Not visible12:30 local · Sun, Sun 11 Jun · Moon 64°
Jun 1972
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:41 local · Sun, Sun 18 Jun · Moon 28°
Jun 1972
26
Full Moon
Below horizon19:46 local · Mon, Mon 26 Jun · Moon -14°
Jul 1972
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:26 local · Tue, Tue 4 Jul · Moon 38°