Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 16 June 2104 · 00:38 local in London
2104-06-15 23:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:38 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jun
2104
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 00:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:42
Next moonset
13:52
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2104
22
New Moon
Not visible19:20 local · Sun, Sun 22 Jun · Moon 14°
Jun 2104
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:42 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jun · Moon -17°
Jul 2104
8
Full Moon
Below horizon08:04 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jul · Moon -26°
Jul 2104
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:54 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jul · Moon 45°