Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 4 April 2051 · 10:41 local in London
2051-04-04 09:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:41 local time in London on 4 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Apr
2051
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 (6°) 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 10:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:12
Next moonset
11:38
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2051
11
New Moon
Not visible02:59 local · Tue, Tue 11 Apr · Moon -24°
Apr 2051
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:38 local · Mon, Mon 17 Apr · Moon 26°
Apr 2051
26
Full Moon
Above horizon03:19 local · Wed, Wed 26 Apr · Moon 18°
May 2051
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:31 local · Wed, Wed 3 May · Moon -47°