Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 20 June 2166 · 23:17 local in London
2166-06-20 22:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:17 local time in London on 20 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
20 Jun
2166
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 23:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:25
Next moonset
13:35
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2166
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New Moon
Not visible17:46 local · Fri, Fri 27 Jun · Moon 26°
Jul 2166
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:08 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jul · Moon -19°
Jul 2166
13
Full Moon
Below horizon06:24 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jul · Moon -9°
Jul 2166
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:40 local · Sun, Sun 20 Jul · Moon 28°