Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 June 2173 · 00:42 local in London
2173-06-02 23:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:42 local time in London on 3 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Jun
2173
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 00:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:01
Next moonset
13:07
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2173
10
New Moon
Not visible13:11 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jun · Moon 66°
Jun 2173
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:03 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jun · Moon 33°
Jun 2173
25
Full Moon
Below horizon17:27 local · Fri, Fri 25 Jun · Moon -37°
Jul 2173
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:00 local · Fri, Fri 2 Jul · Moon 40°