Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 30 June 1994 · 20:31 local in London
1994-06-30 19:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:31 local time in London on 30 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
30 Jun
1994
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 20:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:22
Next moonset
14:12
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1994
8
New Moon
Not visible22:37 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jul · Moon -14°
Jul 1994
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:12 local · Sat, Sat 16 Jul · Moon -22°
Jul 1994
22
Full Moon
Above horizon21:16 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jul · Moon 6°
Jul 1994
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:40 local · Sat, Sat 30 Jul · Moon 3°