Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 28 June 2168 · 15:27 local in London
2168-06-28 14:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:27 local time in London on 28 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Jun
2168
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 15:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:25
Next moonset
14:03
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2168
5
New Moon
Not visible08:38 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jul · Moon 31°
Jul 2168
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:22 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jul · Moon -24°
Jul 2168
20
Full Moon
Below horizon05:47 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jul · Moon -5°
Jul 2168
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:41 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jul · Moon 4°