Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 14 June 2001 · 04:28 local in London
2001-06-14 03:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:28 local time in London on 14 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Jun
2001
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 (21°) 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 04:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:07
Next moonset
12:58
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2001
21
New Moon
Not visible12:58 local · Thu, Thu 21 Jun · Moon 61°
Jun 2001
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:20 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jun · Moon -26°
Jul 2001
5
Full Moon
Below horizon16:04 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jul · Moon -46°
Jul 2001
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:45 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jul · Moon -34°