Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 18 April 2104 · 11:14 local in London
2104-04-18 10:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:14 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Apr
2104
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 (2°) 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 11:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:07
Next moonset
11:39
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2104
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New Moon
Not visible01:49 local · Fri, Fri 25 Apr · Moon -21°
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2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:42 local · Fri, Fri 2 May · Moon -3°
May 2104
10
Full Moon
Below horizon06:33 local · Sat, Sat 10 May · Moon -13°
May 2104
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:16 local · Sat, Sat 17 May · Moon -47°