Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 14 April 2031 · 13:58 local in London
2031-04-14 12:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:58 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Apr
2031
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 13:58 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:01
Next moonset
12:50
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2031
21
New Moon
Not visible17:57 local · Mon, Mon 21 Apr · Moon 19°
Apr 2031
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:20 local · Tue, Tue 29 Apr · Moon 49°
May 2031
7
Full Moon
Above horizon04:40 local · Wed, Wed 7 May · Moon 4°
May 2031
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:07 local · Tue, Tue 13 May · Moon -46°