Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 June 2010 · 23:13 local in London
2010-06-04 22:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:13 local time in London on 4 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Jun
2010
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 23:13 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:13
Next moonset
13:30
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2010
12
New Moon
Not visible12:15 local · Sat, Sat 12 Jun · Moon 62°
Jun 2010
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:30 local · Sat, Sat 19 Jun · Moon -40°
Jun 2010
26
Full Moon
Below horizon12:31 local · Sat, Sat 26 Jun · Moon -62°
Jul 2010
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:35 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jul · Moon -16°