Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 18 June 1987 · 12:03 local in London
1987-06-18 11:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:03 local time in London on 18 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Jun
1987
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 (7°) 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 12:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:23
Next moonset
12:56
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1987
26
New Moon
Not visible06:37 local · Fri, Fri 26 Jun · Moon 17°
Jul 1987
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:34 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jul · Moon -34°
Jul 1987
11
Full Moon
Below horizon04:33 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jul · Moon -1°
Jul 1987
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:17 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jul · Moon -20°