Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 30 April 2081 · 22:24 local in London
2081-04-30 21:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:24 local time in London on 30 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Apr
2081
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 22:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:18
Next moonset
12:07
Next events
Calendar →May 2081
8
New Moon
Not visible23:09 local · Thu, Thu 8 May · Moon -14°
May 2081
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:21 local · Fri, Fri 16 May · Moon 20°
May 2081
22
Full Moon
Above horizon21:26 local · Thu, Thu 22 May · Moon 0°
May 2081
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:36 local · Fri, Fri 30 May · Moon -37°