Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 25 April 2011 · 03:47 local in London
2011-04-25 02:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:47 local time in London on 25 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Apr
2011
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 (8°) 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 03:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:59
Next moonset
12:12
Next events
Calendar →May 2011
3
New Moon
Not visible07:51 local · Tue, Tue 3 May · Moon 23°
May 2011
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:33 local · Tue, Tue 10 May · Moon 39°
May 2011
17
Full Moon
Below horizon12:09 local · Tue, Tue 17 May · Moon -59°
May 2011
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:52 local · Tue, Tue 24 May · Moon -43°