Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 22 June 2030 · 18:20 local in London
2030-06-22 17:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:20 local time in London on 22 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Jun
2030
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 18:20 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:32
Next moonset
14:13
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2030
30
New Moon
Not visible22:35 local · Sun, Sun 30 Jun · Moon -11°
Jul 2030
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:02 local · Mon, Mon 8 Jul · Moon -16°
Jul 2030
15
Full Moon
Above horizon03:12 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jul · Moon 14°
Jul 2030
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:08 local · Mon, Mon 22 Jul · Moon 43°