Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 June 2048 · 13:05 local in London
2048-06-03 12:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:05 local time in London on 3 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
3 Jun
2048
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 13:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:19
Next moonset
14:04
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2048
11
New Moon
Not visible13:50 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jun · Moon 60°
Jun 2048
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:50 local · Fri, Fri 19 Jun · Moon -14°
Jun 2048
26
Full Moon
Above horizon03:08 local · Fri, Fri 26 Jun · Moon 10°
Jul 2048
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:58 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jul · Moon 8°