Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 June 2026 · 11:00 local in London
2026-06-08 10:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:00 local time in London on 8 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jun
2026
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 (15°) 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 11:00 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:32
Next moonset
12:52
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2026
15
New Moon
Not visible03:54 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jun · Moon -2°
Jun 2026
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:55 local · Sun, Sun 21 Jun · Moon 16°
Jun 2026
30
Full Moon
Above horizon00:57 local · Tue, Tue 30 Jun · Moon 10°
Jul 2026
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:29 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jul · Moon -26°