Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 7 April 2056 · 02:33 local in London
2056-04-07 01:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:33 local time in London on 7 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Apr
2056
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 02:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:14
Next moonset
11:36
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2056
15
New Moon
Not visible00:51 local · Sat, Sat 15 Apr · Moon -33°
Apr 2056
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:34 local · Sun, Sun 23 Apr · Moon 4°
Apr 2056
29
Full Moon
Below horizon19:31 local · Sat, Sat 29 Apr · Moon -4°
May 2056
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:30 local · Sat, Sat 6 May · Moon -25°