Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 17 June 2169 · 19:26 local in London
2169-06-17 18:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:26 local time in London on 17 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Jun
2169
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 19:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:47
Next moonset
13:30
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2169
25
New Moon
Not visible01:37 local · Sun, Sun 25 Jun · Moon -15°
Jul 2169
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:17 local · Sat, Sat 1 Jul · Moon 27°
Jul 2169
9
Full Moon
Below horizon06:38 local · Sun, Sun 9 Jul · Moon -15°
Jul 2169
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:05 local · Mon, Mon 17 Jul · Moon 29°