Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 11 June 2042 · 02:00 local in London
2042-06-11 01:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:00 local time in London on 11 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Jun
2042
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 (2°) 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 02:00 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:58
Next moonset
13:14
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2042
17
New Moon
Not visible20:48 local · Tue, Tue 17 Jun · Moon 6°
Jun 2042
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:29 local · Wed, Wed 25 Jun · Moon -6°
Jul 2042
3
Full Moon
Below horizon09:09 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jul · Moon -41°
Jul 2042
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:38 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jul · Moon 44°