Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 April 1901 · 03:57 local in London
1901-04-12 03:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:57 local time in London on 12 April. 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Apr
1901
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 (14°) 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 03:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:14
Next moonset
10:58
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1901
18
New Moon
Not visible21:37 local · Thu, Thu 18 Apr · Moon -19°
Apr 1901
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:15 local · Thu, Thu 25 Apr · Moon 45°
May 1901
3
Full Moon
Below horizon18:19 local · Fri, Fri 3 May · Moon -10°
May 1901
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:38 local · Sat, Sat 11 May · Moon -31°