Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 June 2174 · 02:46 local in London
2174-06-22 01:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:46 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Jun
2174
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 (16°) 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 02:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:06
Next moonset
13:42
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2174
29
New Moon
Not visible06:46 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jun · Moon 18°
Jul 2174
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:52 local · Thu, Thu 7 Jul · Moon -41°
Jul 2174
14
Full Moon
Below horizon16:37 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jul · Moon -44°
Jul 2174
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:09 local · Thu, Thu 21 Jul · Moon 48°