Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 June 2170 · 16:22 local in London
2170-06-06 15:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:22 local time in London on 6 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
6 Jun
2170
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 16:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:16
Next moonset
13:20
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2170
14
New Moon
Not visible14:24 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jun · Moon 58°
Jun 2170
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:53 local · Thu, Thu 21 Jun · Moon 0°
Jun 2170
28
Full Moon
Below horizon12:10 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jun · Moon -62°
Jul 2170
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:41 local · Fri, Fri 6 Jul · Moon 29°