Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 15 April 2058 · 23:27 local in London
2058-04-15 22:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:27 local time in London on 15 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Apr
2058
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 23:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:45
Next moonset
11:37
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2058
22
New Moon
Not visible22:29 local · Mon, Mon 22 Apr · Moon -21°
Apr 2058
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:18 local · Tue, Tue 30 Apr · Moon 52°
May 2058
8
Full Moon
Below horizon11:12 local · Wed, Wed 8 May · Moon -48°
May 2058
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:58 local · Wed, Wed 15 May · Moon 13°