Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 13 June 2172 · 10:21 local in London
2172-06-13 09:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:21 local time in London on 13 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Jun
2172
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 (19°) 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 10:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:47
Next moonset
12:48
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2172
21
New Moon
Not visible12:12 local · Sun, Sun 21 Jun · Moon 64°
Jun 2172
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:08 local · Mon, Mon 29 Jun · Moon -34°
Jul 2172
6
Full Moon
Above horizon00:18 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jul · Moon 9°
Jul 2172
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:48 local · Sun, Sun 12 Jul · Moon -13°