Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 15 June 2028 · 05:28 local in London
2028-06-15 04:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:28 local time in London on 15 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Jun
2028
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 (36°) 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 05:28 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:58
Next moonset
13:29
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2028
22
New Moon
Not visible19:28 local · Thu, Thu 22 Jun · Moon 15°
Jun 2028
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:11 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jun · Moon -3°
Jul 2028
6
Full Moon
Below horizon19:11 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jul · Moon -18°
Jul 2028
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:57 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jul · Moon -13°