Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 13 April 2023 · 10:11 local in London
2023-04-13 09:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:11 local time in London on 13 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Apr
2023
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 (3°) 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 10:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
04:23
Next moonset
10:43
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2023
20
New Moon
Not visible05:13 local · Thu, Thu 20 Apr · Moon -8°
Apr 2023
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:20 local · Thu, Thu 27 Apr · Moon 45°
May 2023
5
Full Moon
Below horizon18:34 local · Fri, Fri 5 May · Moon -17°
May 2023
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:28 local · Fri, Fri 12 May · Moon -35°