Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 27 June 2016 · 19:19 local in London
2016-06-27 18:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:19 local time in London on 27 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Jun
2016
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 19:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:05
Next moonset
14:02
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2016
4
New Moon
Not visible12:01 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jul · Moon 54°
Jul 2016
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:52 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jul · Moon -13°
Jul 2016
19
Full Moon
Above horizon23:57 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jul · Moon 19°
Jul 2016
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:00 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jul · Moon -1°