Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 26 June 2160 · 23:49 local in London
2160-06-26 22:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:49 local time in London on 26 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Jun
2160
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 23:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:16
Next moonset
14:06
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2160
4
New Moon
Not visible01:46 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jul · Moon -17°
Jul 2160
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:03 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jul · Moon 17°
Jul 2160
18
Full Moon
Below horizon10:50 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jul · Moon -48°
Jul 2160
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:08 local · Sat, Sat 26 Jul · Moon 8°