Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 10 April 2007 · 19:04 local in London
2007-04-10 18:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:04 local time in London on 10 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
-65°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Apr
2007
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 19:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:01
Next moonset
11:37
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2007
17
New Moon
Not visible12:36 local · Tue, Tue 17 Apr · Moon 51°
Apr 2007
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:36 local · Tue, Tue 24 Apr · Moon -16°
May 2007
2
Full Moon
Below horizon11:10 local · Wed, Wed 2 May · Moon -52°
May 2007
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:27 local · Thu, Thu 10 May · Moon 16°