Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 22 April 2052 · 07:03 local in London
2052-04-22 06:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:03 local time in London on 22 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Apr
2052
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 (23°) 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 07:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:56
Next moonset
12:07
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2052
29
New Moon
Not visible04:21 local · Mon, Mon 29 Apr · Moon -13°
May 2052
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:05 local · Sun, Sun 5 May · Moon 48°
May 2052
13
Full Moon
Below horizon20:00 local · Mon, Mon 13 May · Moon -3°
May 2052
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:15 local · Tue, Tue 21 May · Moon -47°