Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 June 2072 · 22:20 local in London
2072-06-08 21:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:20 local time in London on 8 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jun
2072
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 22:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:36
Next moonset
13:21
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2072
16
New Moon
Not visible10:57 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jun · Moon 48°
Jun 2072
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:57 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jun · Moon -25°
Jun 2072
30
Full Moon
Below horizon11:22 local · Thu, Thu 30 Jun · Moon -52°
Jul 2072
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:53 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jul · Moon -14°