Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 16 June 2142 · 17:18 local in London
2142-06-16 16:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:18 local time in London on 16 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jun
2142
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 17:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:48
Next moonset
14:07
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2142
23
New Moon
Not visible18:22 local · Sat, Sat 23 Jun · Moon 22°
Jun 2142
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:46 local · Sat, Sat 30 Jun · Moon -41°
Jul 2142
8
Full Moon
Above horizon04:26 local · Sun, Sun 8 Jul · Moon 6°
Jul 2142
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:18 local · Mon, Mon 16 Jul · Moon 50°