Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 13 April 2118 · 01:27 local in London
2118-04-13 00:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:27 local time in London on 13 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Apr
2118
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 01:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:56
Next moonset
11:16
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2118
21
New Moon
Not visible00:19 local · Thu, Thu 21 Apr · Moon -24°
Apr 2118
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:12 local · Fri, Fri 29 Apr · Moon 18°
May 2118
5
Full Moon
Below horizon18:35 local · Thu, Thu 5 May · Moon -19°
May 2118
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:12 local · Thu, Thu 12 May · Moon -12°