Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 15 June 2009 · 23:15 local in London
2009-06-15 22:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:15 local time in London on 15 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Jun
2009
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 23:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:50
Next moonset
13:49
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2009
22
New Moon
Not visible20:35 local · Mon, Mon 22 Jun · Moon 6°
Jun 2009
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:29 local · Mon, Mon 29 Jun · Moon -10°
Jul 2009
7
Full Moon
Below horizon10:22 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jul · Moon -49°
Jul 2009
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:53 local · Wed, Wed 15 Jul · Moon 27°