Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 24 April 2049 · 22:11 local in London
2049-04-24 21:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:11 local time in London on 24 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
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Apr
2049
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 22:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:36
Next moonset
12:39
Next events
Calendar →May 2049
2
New Moon
Not visible01:11 local · Sun, Sun 2 May · Moon -21°
May 2049
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:57 local · Mon, Mon 10 May · Moon -8°
May 2049
17
Full Moon
Below horizon12:14 local · Mon, Mon 17 May · Moon -58°
May 2049
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:54 local · Mon, Mon 24 May · Moon 19°