Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 April 2037 · 12:25 local in London
2037-04-07 11:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:25 local time in London on 7 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Apr
2037
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 12:25 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:34
Next moonset
12:12
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2037
15
New Moon
Not visible17:08 local · Wed, Wed 15 Apr · Moon 22°
Apr 2037
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:11 local · Thu, Thu 23 Apr · Moon -9°
Apr 2037
29
Full Moon
Below horizon19:54 local · Wed, Wed 29 Apr · Moon -1°
May 2037
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:56 local · Thu, Thu 7 May · Moon 18°