Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 14 April 2020 · 23:56 local in London
2020-04-14 22:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:56 local time in London on 14 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Apr
2020
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 23:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:34
Next moonset
11:37
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2020
23
New Moon
Not visible03:26 local · Thu, Thu 23 Apr · Moon -23°
Apr 2020
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:38 local · Thu, Thu 30 Apr · Moon 49°
May 2020
7
Full Moon
Below horizon11:45 local · Thu, Thu 7 May · Moon -50°
May 2020
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:03 local · Thu, Thu 14 May · Moon -30°