Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 17 June 2036 · 02:03 local in London
2036-06-17 01:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:03 local time in London on 17 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Jun
2036
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 (4°) 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 02:03 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:53
Next moonset
13:16
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2036
24
New Moon
Not visible04:10 local · Tue, Tue 24 Jun · Moon -8°
Jun 2036
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:13 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jun · Moon 38°
Jul 2036
8
Full Moon
Below horizon12:19 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jul · Moon -57°
Jul 2036
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:40 local · Wed, Wed 16 Jul · Moon -20°