Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 April 2128 · 01:45 local in London
2128-04-22 00:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:45 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Apr
2128
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 01:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:42
Next moonset
12:15
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2128
29
New Moon
Not visible13:00 local · Thu, Thu 29 Apr · Moon 49°
May 2128
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:50 local · Fri, Fri 7 May · Moon 42°
May 2128
14
Full Moon
Below horizon19:02 local · Fri, Fri 14 May · Moon -11°
May 2128
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:22 local · Fri, Fri 21 May · Moon 21°