Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 17 June 2017 · 12:33 local in London
2017-06-17 11:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:33 local time in London on 17 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Jun
2017
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 (2°) 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 12:33 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:41
Next moonset
12:48