Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 June 2014 · 19:39 local in London
2014-06-19 18:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:39 local time in London on 19 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Jun
2014
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 19:39 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:57
Next moonset
14:00
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2014
27
New Moon
Not visible09:09 local · Fri, Fri 27 Jun · Moon 33°
Jul 2014
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:59 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jul · Moon -4°
Jul 2014
12
Full Moon
Below horizon12:25 local · Sat, Sat 12 Jul · Moon -55°
Jul 2014
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:08 local · Sat, Sat 19 Jul · Moon 28°