Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 18 June 2006 · 15:08 local in London
2006-06-18 14:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:08 local time in London on 18 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Jun
2006
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 15:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:16
Next moonset
14:12
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2006
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New Moon
Not visible17:05 local · Sun, Sun 25 Jun · Moon 39°
Jul 2006
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:37 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jul · Moon 30°
Jul 2006
11
Full Moon
Above horizon04:02 local · Tue, Tue 11 Jul · Moon 2°
Jul 2006
17
Last Quarter Moon
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