Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 28 June 2024 · 22:53 local in London
2024-06-28 21:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:53 local time in London on 28 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Jun
2024
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 22:53 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:47
Next moonset
14:02
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2024
5
New Moon
Not visible23:57 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jul · Moon -10°
Jul 2024
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:49 local · Sat, Sat 13 Jul · Moon 1°
Jul 2024
21
Full Moon
Below horizon11:17 local · Sun, Sun 21 Jul · Moon -56°
Jul 2024
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:52 local · Sun, Sun 28 Jul · Moon 40°