Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 26 June 2046 · 11:40 local in London
2046-06-26 10:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:40 local time in London on 26 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Jun
2046
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 (15°) 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 11:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:28
Next moonset
13:28
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2046
4
New Moon
Not visible02:39 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jul · Moon -11°
Jul 2046
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:53 local · Tue, Tue 10 Jul · Moon 20°
Jul 2046
18
Full Moon
Above horizon01:55 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jul · Moon 15°
Jul 2046
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jul · Moon 45°