Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 April 2010 · 10:37 local in London
2010-04-06 09:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:37 local time in London on 6 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Apr
2010
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 (3°) 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 10:37 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:38
Next moonset
11:09
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2010
14
New Moon
Not visible13:29 local · Wed, Wed 14 Apr · Moon 51°
Apr 2010
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:20 local · Wed, Wed 21 Apr · Moon 56°
Apr 2010
28
Full Moon
Below horizon13:19 local · Wed, Wed 28 Apr · Moon -57°
May 2010
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:15 local · Thu, Thu 6 May · Moon 19°