Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 22 April 2033 · 12:42 local in London
2033-04-22 11:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:42 local time in London on 22 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Apr
2033
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 12:42 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:49
Next moonset
13:05
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2033
29
New Moon
Not visible03:46 local · Fri, Fri 29 Apr · Moon -17°
May 2033
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:45 local · Fri, Fri 6 May · Moon -27°
May 2033
14
Full Moon
Below horizon11:43 local · Sat, Sat 14 May · Moon -52°
May 2033
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:29 local · Sat, Sat 21 May · Moon -46°