Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 23 June 1973 · 20:45 local in London
1973-06-23 19:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:45 local time in London on 23 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Jun
1973
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 20:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:27
Next moonset
14:13
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1973
30
New Moon
Not visible12:39 local · Sat, Sat 30 Jun · Moon 61°
Jul 1973
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:26 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jul · Moon -38°
Jul 1973
15
Full Moon
Below horizon12:56 local · Sun, Sun 15 Jul · Moon -59°
Jul 1973
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:58 local · Mon, Mon 23 Jul · Moon 48°