Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 June 2117 · 05:00 local in London
2117-06-22 04:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:00 local time in London on 22 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Jun
2117
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 (31°) 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 05:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:16
Next moonset
13:22
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2117
30
New Moon
Not visible00:15 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jun · Moon -10°
Jul 2117
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:44 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jul · Moon 27°
Jul 2117
13
Full Moon
Above horizon22:11 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jul · Moon 2°
Jul 2117
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:27 local · Wed, Wed 21 Jul · Moon -11°