Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 4 April 2021 · 11:03 local in London
2021-04-04 10:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:03 local time in London on 4 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Apr
2021
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 11:03 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
04:16
Next moonset
11:54
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2021
12
New Moon
Not visible03:31 local · Mon, Mon 12 Apr · Moon -26°
Apr 2021
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:59 local · Tue, Tue 20 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 2021
27
Full Moon
Above horizon04:32 local · Tue, Tue 27 Apr · Moon 12°
May 2021
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:50 local · Mon, Mon 3 May · Moon -55°