Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 8 April 2018 · 08:18 local in London
2018-04-08 07:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:18 local time in London on 8 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Apr
2018
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 (16°) 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 08:18 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:35
Next moonset
11:29
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2018
16
New Moon
Not visible02:57 local · Mon, Mon 16 Apr · Moon -29°
Apr 2018
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:46 local · Sun, Sun 22 Apr · Moon 37°
Apr 2018
30
Full Moon
Above horizon01:58 local · Mon, Mon 30 Apr · Moon 27°
May 2018
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:09 local · Tue, Tue 8 May · Moon 3°