Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 21 June 2003 · 15:45 local in London
2003-06-21 14:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:45 local time in London on 21 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jun
2003
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 15:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:36
Next moonset
13:48
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2003
29
New Moon
Not visible19:39 local · Sun, Sun 29 Jun · Moon 15°
Jul 2003
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:32 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jul · Moon -25°
Jul 2003
13
Full Moon
Below horizon20:21 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jul · Moon -10°
Jul 2003
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:01 local · Mon, Mon 21 Jul · Moon 44°