Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 20 June 2071 · 22:04 local in London
2071-06-20 21:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:04 local time in London on 20 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jun
2071
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 22:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:05
Next moonset
13:44
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2071
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New Moon
Not visible19:21 local · Sat, Sat 27 Jun · Moon 11°
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4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:03 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jul · Moon -21°
Jul 2071
12
Full Moon
Below horizon09:25 local · Sun, Sun 12 Jul · Moon -36°
Jul 2071
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:52 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jul · Moon 33°