Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 15 April 2001 · 16:31 local in London
2001-04-15 15:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:31 local time in London on 15 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Apr
2001
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 16:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:39
Next moonset
11:58
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2001
23
New Moon
Not visible16:26 local · Mon, Mon 23 Apr · Moon 30°
Apr 2001
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:08 local · Mon, Mon 30 Apr · Moon 55°
May 2001
7
Full Moon
Below horizon14:53 local · Mon, Mon 7 May · Moon -46°
May 2001
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:11 local · Tue, Tue 15 May · Moon 5°