Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 2 April 2005 · 01:51 local in London
2005-04-02 00:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:51 local time in London on 2 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Apr
2005
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 01:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:08
Next moonset
10:52
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2005
8
New Moon
Not visible21:32 local · Fri, Fri 8 Apr · Moon -17°
Apr 2005
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:38 local · Sat, Sat 16 Apr · Moon 41°
Apr 2005
24
Full Moon
Below horizon11:07 local · Sun, Sun 24 Apr · Moon -47°
May 2005
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:24 local · Sun, Sun 1 May · Moon 15°