Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 April 2071 · 13:53 local in London
2071-04-22 12:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:53 local time in London on 22 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Apr
2071
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 13:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:48
Next moonset
12:48
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2071
30
New Moon
Not visible03:30 local · Thu, Thu 30 Apr · Moon -19°
May 2071
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:05 local · Wed, Wed 6 May · Moon 49°
May 2071
14
Full Moon
Above horizon04:24 local · Thu, Thu 14 May · Moon 9°
May 2071
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:19 local · Fri, Fri 22 May · Moon 29°