Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 12 June 2031 · 03:21 local in London
2031-06-12 02:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:21 local time in London on 12 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jun
2031
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 (21°) 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 03:21 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:15
Next moonset
13:32
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2031
19
New Moon
Not visible23:25 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jun · Moon -15°
Jun 2031
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:19 local · Sat, Sat 28 Jun · Moon -9°
Jul 2031
4
Full Moon
Below horizon20:01 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jul · Moon -7°
Jul 2031
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:50 local · Fri, Fri 11 Jul · Moon 7°