Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 26 April 2019 · 23:19 local in London
2019-04-26 22:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:19 local time in London on 26 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Apr
2019
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 23:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:13
Next moonset
12:00
Next events
Calendar →May 2019
4
New Moon
Not visible23:46 local · Sat, Sat 4 May · Moon -25°
May 2019
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:12 local · Sun, Sun 12 May · Moon 5°
May 2019
18
Full Moon
Above horizon22:11 local · Sat, Sat 18 May · Moon 13°
May 2019
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:34 local · Sun, Sun 26 May · Moon -47°