Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 28 April 2046 · 00:30 local in London
2046-04-27 23:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:30 local time in London on 28 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Apr
2046
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 00:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:58
Next moonset
12:11
Next events
Calendar →May 2046
6
New Moon
Not visible03:56 local · Sun, Sun 6 May · Moon -7°
May 2046
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:25 local · Sun, Sun 13 May · Moon -6°
May 2046
20
Full Moon
Above horizon04:15 local · Sun, Sun 20 May · Moon 1°
May 2046
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:07 local · Sun, Sun 27 May · Moon -44°