Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 April 2098 · 14:34 local in London
2098-04-23 13:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:34 local time in London on 23 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Apr
2098
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 14:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:53
Next moonset
12:05
Next events
Calendar →May 2098
1
New Moon
Not visible09:32 local · Thu, Thu 1 May · Moon 36°
May 2098
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:21 local · Thu, Thu 8 May · Moon -14°
May 2098
15
Full Moon
Below horizon08:16 local · Thu, Thu 15 May · Moon -30°
May 2098
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:39 local · Fri, Fri 23 May · Moon 21°