Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 April 2099 · 11:48 local in London
2099-04-12 10:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:48 local time in London on 12 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Apr
2099
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 11:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:13
Next moonset
11:54
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2099
20
New Moon
Not visible16:30 local · Mon, Mon 20 Apr · Moon 32°
Apr 2099
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:36 local · Tue, Tue 28 Apr · Moon 6°
May 2099
4
Full Moon
Below horizon18:58 local · Mon, Mon 4 May · Moon -15°
May 2099
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:00 local · Tue, Tue 12 May · Moon 14°