Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 17 April 2047 · 04:30 local in London
2047-04-17 03:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:30 local time in London on 17 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
17 Apr
2047
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
Above the horizon (9°) at the exact moment.
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 04:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:28
Next moonset
11:46
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2047
25
New Moon
Not visible05:40 local · Thu, Thu 25 Apr · Moon 3°
May 2047
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:26 local · Fri, Fri 3 May · Moon -15°
May 2047
9
Full Moon
Below horizon19:24 local · Thu, Thu 9 May · Moon -12°
May 2047
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:46 local · Thu, Thu 16 May · Moon -45°