Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 10 April 2026 · 05:52 local in London
2026-04-10 04:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:52 local time in London on 10 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Apr
2026
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 (10°) 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 05:52 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
04:10
Next moonset
11:02
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2026
17
New Moon
Not visible12:52 local · Fri, Fri 17 Apr · Moon 52°
Apr 2026
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:32 local · Fri, Fri 24 Apr · Moon -2°
May 2026
1
Full Moon
Below horizon18:23 local · Fri, Fri 1 May · Moon -20°
May 2026
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:11 local · Sat, Sat 9 May · Moon -41°