Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 13 April 2042 · 12:09 local in London
2042-04-13 11:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:09 local time in London on 13 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Apr
2042
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 12:09 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
04:18
Next moonset
12:00
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2042
20
New Moon
Not visible03:19 local · Sun, Sun 20 Apr · Moon -20°
Apr 2042
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:19 local · Sun, Sun 27 Apr · Moon 1°
May 2042
5
Full Moon
Below horizon07:49 local · Mon, Mon 5 May · Moon -23°
May 2042
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:18 local · Mon, Mon 12 May · Moon -56°