Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 11 June 2012 · 11:42 local in London
2012-06-11 10:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:42 local time in London on 11 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Jun
2012
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 (12°) 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 11:42 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:04
Next moonset
13:06
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2012
19
New Moon
Not visible16:02 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jun · Moon 43°
Jun 2012
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:31 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jun · Moon -37°
Jul 2012
3
Full Moon
Below horizon19:52 local · Tue, Tue 3 Jul · Moon -8°
Jul 2012
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:48 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jul · Moon 26°