Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 April 2014 · 08:52 local in London
2014-04-22 07:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:52 local time in London on 22 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Apr
2014
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 (20°) 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 08:52 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:54
Next moonset
12:04
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2014
29
New Moon
Not visible07:14 local · Tue, Tue 29 Apr · Moon 12°
May 2014
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:15 local · Wed, Wed 7 May · Moon -17°
May 2014
14
Full Moon
Below horizon20:16 local · Wed, Wed 14 May · Moon -2°
May 2014
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:59 local · Wed, Wed 21 May · Moon -14°