Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 April 2070 · 22:23 local in London
2070-04-03 21:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:23 local time in London on 3 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
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Apr
2070
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 22:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:51
Next moonset
12:09
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2070
11
New Moon
Not visible03:30 local · Fri, Fri 11 Apr · Moon -22°
Apr 2070
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:32 local · Thu, Thu 17 Apr · Moon 52°
Apr 2070
25
Full Moon
Below horizon10:31 local · Fri, Fri 25 Apr · Moon -41°
May 2070
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:11 local · Sat, Sat 3 May · Moon -19°