Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 21 April 2006 · 04:29 local in London
2006-04-21 03:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:29 local time in London on 21 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Apr
2006
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 (4°) 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 04:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:05
Next moonset
11:23
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2006
27
New Moon
Not visible20:44 local · Thu, Thu 27 Apr · Moon -3°
May 2006
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:13 local · Fri, Fri 5 May · Moon -17°
May 2006
13
Full Moon
Below horizon07:51 local · Sat, Sat 13 May · Moon -27°
May 2006
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:21 local · Sat, Sat 20 May · Moon 12°