Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 18 April 2074 · 10:22 local in London
2074-04-18 09:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:22 local time in London on 18 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Apr
2074
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 (7°) 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 10:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:30
Next moonset
11:31
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2074
26
New Moon
Not visible07:48 local · Thu, Thu 26 Apr · Moon 13°
May 2074
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Fri, Fri 4 May · Moon -14°
May 2074
11
Full Moon
Above horizon03:18 local · Fri, Fri 11 May · Moon 18°
May 2074
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:39 local · Thu, Thu 17 May · Moon -43°