Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 16 June 2074 · 10:57 local in London
2074-06-16 09:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:57 local time in London on 16 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jun
2074
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 (15°) 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 10:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:51
Next moonset
12:47
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2074
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Not visible14:38 local · Sun, Sun 24 Jun · Moon 54°
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2
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Below horizon03:22 local · Mon, Mon 2 Jul · Moon -21°
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Full Moon
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Jul 2074
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:11 local · Mon, Mon 16 Jul · Moon 14°