Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 19 April 2017 · 10:57 local in London
2017-04-19 09:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:57 local time in London on 19 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Apr
2017
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 (5°) 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 10:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:13
Next moonset
11:41
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2017
26
New Moon
Not visible13:16 local · Wed, Wed 26 Apr · Moon 47°
May 2017
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:47 local · Wed, Wed 3 May · Moon -10°
May 2017
10
Full Moon
Above horizon22:43 local · Wed, Wed 10 May · Moon 18°
May 2017
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:33 local · Fri, Fri 19 May · Moon -7°