Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 18 April 2055 · 19:36 local in London
2055-04-18 18:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:36 local time in London on 18 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Apr
2055
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 19:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:09
Next moonset
12:12
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2055
27
New Moon
Not visible00:17 local · Tue, Tue 27 Apr · Moon -29°
May 2055
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:10 local · Tue, Tue 4 May · Moon 2°
May 2055
11
Full Moon
Above horizon03:32 local · Tue, Tue 11 May · Moon 17°
May 2055
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:30 local · Tue, Tue 18 May · Moon -4°