Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 8 June 2007 · 12:43 local in London
2007-06-08 11:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:43 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jun
2007
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 12:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:37
Next moonset
12:43
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2007
15
New Moon
Not visible04:13 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jun · Moon 0°
Jun 2007
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:16 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jun · Moon 9°
Jun 2007
30
Full Moon
Below horizon14:49 local · Sat, Sat 30 Jun · Moon -59°
Jul 2007
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:54 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jul · Moon -29°