Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 June 2069 · 10:56 local in London
2069-06-12 09:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:56 local time in London on 12 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
12 Jun
2069
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 10:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:12
Next moonset
13:08
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2069
19
New Moon
Not visible03:14 local · Wed, Wed 19 Jun · Moon -14°
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26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:10 local · Wed, Wed 26 Jun · Moon -2°
Jul 2069
4
Full Moon
Below horizon14:05 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jul · Moon -55°
Jul 2069
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:59 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jul · Moon -19°