Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 25 April 2068 · 03:30 local in London
2068-04-25 02:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:30 local time in London on 25 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Apr
2068
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 (8°) 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 03:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:54
Next moonset
12:24
Next events
Calendar →May 2068
1
New Moon
Not visible19:07 local · Tue, Tue 1 May · Moon 11°
May 2068
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:47 local · Wed, Wed 9 May · Moon -26°
May 2068
17
Full Moon
Below horizon06:35 local · Thu, Thu 17 May · Moon -13°
May 2068
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:00 local · Thu, Thu 24 May · Moon 27°