Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 June 1991 · 16:30 local in London
1991-06-05 15:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:30 local time in London on 5 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Jun
1991
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 16:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:19
Next moonset
13:53
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1991
12
New Moon
Not visible13:06 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jun · Moon 64°
Jun 1991
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:20 local · Wed, Wed 19 Jun · Moon -38°
Jun 1991
27
Full Moon
Above horizon03:59 local · Thu, Thu 27 Jun · Moon 4°
Jul 1991
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:50 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jul · Moon 34°