Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 4 June 2086 · 16:51 local in London
2086-06-04 15:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:51 local time in London on 4 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Jun
2086
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 16:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:15
Next moonset
14:00
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2086
11
New Moon
Not visible12:12 local · Tue, Tue 11 Jun · Moon 59°
Jun 2086
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:33 local · Wed, Wed 19 Jun · Moon -40°
Jun 2086
27
Full Moon
Above horizon01:04 local · Thu, Thu 27 Jun · Moon 16°
Jul 2086
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:10 local · Wed, Wed 3 Jul · Moon -23°