Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 10 April 2072 · 09:53 local in London
2072-04-10 08:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:53 local time in London on 10 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Apr
2072
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 (12°) 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 09:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:12
Next moonset
11:42
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2072
18
New Moon
Not visible12:57 local · Mon, Mon 18 Apr · Moon 46°
Apr 2072
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:35 local · Mon, Mon 25 Apr · Moon 48°
May 2072
2
Full Moon
Below horizon12:34 local · Mon, Mon 2 May · Moon -50°
May 2072
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:17 local · Tue, Tue 10 May · Moon 15°