Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 June 1996 · 12:06 local in London
1996-06-08 11:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:06 local time in London on 8 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jun
1996
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 (6°) 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 12:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:32
Next moonset
12:52
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1996
16
New Moon
Not visible02:36 local · Sun, Sun 16 Jun · Moon -17°
Jun 1996
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:23 local · Mon, Mon 24 Jun · Moon -40°
Jul 1996
1
Full Moon
Above horizon04:58 local · Mon, Mon 1 Jul · Moon 3°
Jul 1996
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:55 local · Sun, Sun 7 Jul · Moon -31°