Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 23 April 2022 · 12:56 local in London
2022-04-23 11:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:56 local time in London on 23 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Apr
2022
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 12:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
04:00
Next moonset
12:19
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2022
30
New Moon
Not visible21:28 local · Sat, Sat 30 Apr · Moon -11°
May 2022
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:22 local · Mon, Mon 9 May · Moon 15°
May 2022
16
Full Moon
Below horizon05:14 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon -1°
May 2022
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:43 local · Sun, Sun 22 May · Moon -54°