Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 June 2076 · 18:21 local in London
2076-06-23 17:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:21 local time in London on 23 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Jun
2076
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 18:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:33
Next moonset
13:50
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2076
1
New Moon
Not visible08:04 local · Wed, Wed 1 Jul · Moon 27°
Jul 2076
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:49 local · Thu, Thu 9 Jul · Moon -14°
Jul 2076
16
Full Moon
Below horizon11:12 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jul · Moon -55°
Jul 2076
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:40 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jul · Moon 12°