Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 April 2044 · 12:49 local in London
2044-04-20 11:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:49 local time in London on 20 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Apr
2044
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 12:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:47
Next moonset
12:16
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2044
27
New Moon
Not visible20:42 local · Wed, Wed 27 Apr · Moon -2°
May 2044
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:28 local · Wed, Wed 4 May · Moon -1°
May 2044
12
Full Moon
Above horizon01:17 local · Thu, Thu 12 May · Moon 15°
May 2044
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:02 local · Fri, Fri 20 May · Moon 18°