Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 18 June 2120 · 09:37 local in London
2120-06-18 08:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:37 local time in London on 18 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Jun
2120
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 (30°) 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 09:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:56
Next moonset
13:20
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2120
26
New Moon
Not visible00:15 local · Wed, Wed 26 Jun · Moon -12°
Jul 2120
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:28 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jul · Moon -39°
Jul 2120
11
Full Moon
Above horizon01:54 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jul · Moon 13°
Jul 2120
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:30 local · Wed, Wed 17 Jul · Moon -22°