Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 13 April 2012 · 11:50 local in London
2012-04-13 10:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:50 local time in London on 13 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Apr
2012
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 11:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:06
Next moonset
12:50
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2012
21
New Moon
Not visible08:19 local · Sat, Sat 21 Apr · Moon 24°
Apr 2012
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:58 local · Sun, Sun 29 Apr · Moon -9°
May 2012
6
Full Moon
Above horizon04:35 local · Sun, Sun 6 May · Moon 4°
May 2012
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:47 local · Sat, Sat 12 May · Moon -29°