Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 June 2021 · 08:25 local in London
2021-06-02 07:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:25 local time in London on 2 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Jun
2021
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 (24°) 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 08:25 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:32
Next moonset
12:27
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2021
10
New Moon
Not visible11:53 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jun · Moon 59°
Jun 2021
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:54 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jun · Moon -26°
Jun 2021
24
Full Moon
Below horizon19:40 local · Thu, Thu 24 Jun · Moon -15°
Jul 2021
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:11 local · Thu, Thu 1 Jul · Moon -26°