Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 22 April 2109 · 03:17 local in London
2109-04-22 02:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:17 local time in London on 22 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Apr
2109
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 (5°) 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 03:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:11
Next moonset
12:11
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2109
30
New Moon
Not visible05:14 local · Tue, Tue 30 Apr · Moon -8°
May 2109
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:53 local · Wed, Wed 8 May · Moon -5°
May 2109
14
Full Moon
Below horizon18:29 local · Tue, Tue 14 May · Moon -17°
May 2109
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:28 local · Tue, Tue 21 May · Moon -37°