Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 9 June 2015 · 16:42 local in London
2015-06-09 15:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:42 local time in London on 9 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Jun
2015
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 16:42 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:31
Next moonset
13:52
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2015
16
New Moon
Not visible15:05 local · Tue, Tue 16 Jun · Moon 48°
Jun 2015
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:03 local · Wed, Wed 24 Jun · Moon -10°
Jul 2015
2
Full Moon
Above horizon03:20 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jul · Moon 13°
Jul 2015
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:24 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jul · Moon -25°