Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 26 April 2106 · 12:19 local in London
2106-04-26 11:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:19 local time in London on 26 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Apr
2106
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 12:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:39
Next moonset
13:03
Next events
Calendar →May 2106
3
New Moon
Not visible19:11 local · Mon, Mon 3 May · Moon 9°
May 2106
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:20 local · Mon, Mon 10 May · Moon -16°
May 2106
18
Full Moon
Above horizon00:13 local · Tue, Tue 18 May · Moon 18°
May 2106
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:59 local · Wed, Wed 26 May · Moon 20°