Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 5 June 2056 · 04:21 local in London
2056-06-05 03:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:21 local time in London on 5 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Jun
2056
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 (18°) 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 04:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:23
Next moonset
12:48
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2056
13
New Moon
Not visible08:04 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jun · Moon 25°
Jun 2056
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:48 local · Tue, Tue 20 Jun · Moon 41°
Jun 2056
27
Full Moon
Below horizon10:48 local · Tue, Tue 27 Jun · Moon -51°
Jul 2056
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:55 local · Tue, Tue 4 Jul · Moon -37°