Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 18 June 2150 · 08:28 local in London
2150-06-18 07:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:28 local time in London on 18 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Jun
2150
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 (29°) 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 08:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:56
Next moonset
12:54
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2150
25
New Moon
Not visible01:11 local · Thu, Thu 25 Jun · Moon -16°
Jul 2150
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:33 local · Wed, Wed 1 Jul · Moon 35°
Jul 2150
9
Full Moon
Above horizon23:23 local · Thu, Thu 9 Jul · Moon 11°
Jul 2150
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:21 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jul · Moon -30°