Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 27 June 2073 · 12:12 local in London
2073-06-27 11:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:12 local time in London on 27 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Jun
2073
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 (7°) 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 12:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:20
Next moonset
13:02
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2073
5
New Moon
Not visible08:16 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jul · Moon 26°
Jul 2073
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:16 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jul · Moon -42°
Jul 2073
19
Full Moon
Below horizon06:04 local · Wed, Wed 19 Jul · Moon -6°
Jul 2073
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:29 local · Thu, Thu 27 Jul · Moon 43°