Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 30 June 2013 · 05:54 local in London
2013-06-30 04:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:54 local time in London on 30 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Jun
2013
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 (42°) 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 05:54 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:41
Next moonset
13:46
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2013
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New Moon
Not visible08:14 local · Mon, Mon 8 Jul · Moon 24°
Jul 2013
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:18 local · Tue, Tue 16 Jul · Moon -40°
Jul 2013
22
Full Moon
Below horizon19:16 local · Mon, Mon 22 Jul · Moon -10°
Jul 2013
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:44 local · Mon, Mon 29 Jul · Moon -25°