Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 14 April 2050 · 19:24 local in London
2050-04-14 18:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:24 local time in London on 14 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Apr
2050
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 19:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:51
Next moonset
12:35
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2050
21
New Moon
Not visible11:26 local · Thu, Thu 21 Apr · Moon 47°
Apr 2050
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:08 local · Thu, Thu 28 Apr · Moon 28°
May 2050
6
Full Moon
Above horizon23:26 local · Fri, Fri 6 May · Moon 18°
May 2050
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:04 local · Sat, Sat 14 May · Moon -8°