Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 26 April 2000 · 20:30 local in London
2000-04-26 19:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:30 local time in London on 26 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Apr
2000
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 20:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:12
Next moonset
12:12
Next events
Calendar →May 2000
4
New Moon
Not visible05:12 local · Thu, Thu 4 May · Moon -8°
May 2000
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:01 local · Wed, Wed 10 May · Moon 49°
May 2000
18
Full Moon
Below horizon08:35 local · Thu, Thu 18 May · Moon -27°
May 2000
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:55 local · Fri, Fri 26 May · Moon -7°