Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 23 April 2147 · 07:07 local in London
2147-04-23 06:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:07 local time in London on 23 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Apr
2147
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 (21°) 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 07:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:16
Next moonset
11:58
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2147
30
New Moon
Not visible03:17 local · Sun, Sun 30 Apr · Moon -22°
May 2147
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:57 local · Sun, Sun 7 May · Moon 47°
May 2147
15
Full Moon
Below horizon16:13 local · Mon, Mon 15 May · Moon -37°
May 2147
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:32 local · Mon, Mon 22 May · Moon -2°