Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 · 20:19 local in London
2025-06-18 19:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:19 local time in London on 18 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Jun
2025
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 20:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:07
Next moonset
13:57
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2025
25
New Moon
Not visible11:32 local · Wed, Wed 25 Jun · Moon 61°
Jul 2025
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:30 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jul · Moon 28°
Jul 2025
10
Full Moon
Below horizon21:37 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jul · Moon -1°
Jul 2025
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:38 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jul · Moon 17°