Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 20 June 2109 · 07:43 local in London
2109-06-20 06:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:43 local time in London on 20 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jun
2109
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 (36°) 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 07:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:28
Next moonset
13:11
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2109
28
New Moon
Not visible10:25 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jun · Moon 44°
Jul 2109
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:12 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jul · Moon 30°
Jul 2109
12
Full Moon
Below horizon10:03 local · Fri, Fri 12 Jul · Moon -41°
Jul 2109
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:31 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jul · Moon 1°