Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 10 April 2121 · 18:17 local in London
2121-04-10 17:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:17 local time in London on 10 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Apr
2121
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 18:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:34
Next moonset
12:06
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2121
17
New Moon
Not visible09:35 local · Thu, Thu 17 Apr · Moon 36°
Apr 2121
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:46 local · Thu, Thu 24 Apr · Moon 45°
May 2121
2
Full Moon
Below horizon19:19 local · Fri, Fri 2 May · Moon -12°
May 2121
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:07 local · Sat, Sat 10 May · Moon -12°