Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 April 2041 · 18:24 local in London
2041-04-23 17:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:24 local time in London on 23 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
-61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Apr
2041
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 18:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:54
Next moonset
12:02
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2041
30
New Moon
Not visible12:46 local · Tue, Tue 30 Apr · Moon 52°
May 2041
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:54 local · Wed, Wed 8 May · Moon -11°
May 2041
16
Full Moon
Above horizon01:52 local · Thu, Thu 16 May · Moon 16°
May 2041
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:26 local · Wed, Wed 22 May · Moon -30°