Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 30 June 2043 · 03:53 local in London
2043-06-30 02:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:53 local time in London on 30 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Jun
2043
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 (28°) 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 03:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:51
Next moonset
13:47
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2043
6
New Moon
Not visible18:51 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jul · Moon 23°
Jul 2043
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:47 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jul · Moon -26°
Jul 2043
22
Full Moon
Above horizon04:24 local · Wed, Wed 22 Jul · Moon 2°
Jul 2043
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:23 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jul · Moon 42°