Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 22 April 1957 · 00:01 local in London
1957-04-21 23:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:01 local time in London on 22 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Apr
1957
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 00:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:34
Next moonset
12:24
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1957
30
New Moon
Not visible00:54 local · Tue, Tue 30 Apr · Moon -23°
May 1957
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:30 local · Tue, Tue 7 May · Moon -12°
May 1957
13
Full Moon
Above horizon23:34 local · Mon, Mon 13 May · Moon 17°
May 1957
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:03 local · Tue, Tue 21 May · Moon -43°