Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 20 April 2131 · 17:21 local in London
2131-04-20 16:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:21 local time in London on 20 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Apr
2131
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 17:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:33
Next moonset
12:10
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2131
27
New Moon
Not visible09:37 local · Fri, Fri 27 Apr · Moon 30°
May 2131
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:00 local · Fri, Fri 4 May · Moon -18°
May 2131
12
Full Moon
Below horizon09:04 local · Sat, Sat 12 May · Moon -30°
May 2131
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:09 local · Sun, Sun 20 May · Moon 3°