Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 19 April 2082 · 22:46 local in London
2082-04-19 21:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:46 local time in London on 19 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Apr
2082
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 22:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:33
Next moonset
11:50
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2082
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New Moon
Not visible03:02 local · Tue, Tue 28 Apr · Moon -15°
May 2082
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:04 local · Tue, Tue 5 May · Moon 54°
May 2082
12
Full Moon
Below horizon10:49 local · Tue, Tue 12 May · Moon -54°
May 2082
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:58 local · Tue, Tue 19 May · Moon -17°