Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 26 June 2008 · 13:10 local in London
2008-06-26 12:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:10 local time in London on 26 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Jun
2008
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 (1°) 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 13:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:33
Next moonset
13:21
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2008
3
New Moon
Not visible03:19 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jul · Moon -7°
Jul 2008
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:35 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jul · Moon -48°
Jul 2008
18
Full Moon
Below horizon08:59 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jul · Moon -35°
Jul 2008
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:42 local · Fri, Fri 25 Jul · Moon -20°