Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 10 April 2159 · 23:11 local in London
2159-04-10 22:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:11 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Apr
2159
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 23:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:16
Next moonset
11:51
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2159
18
New Moon
Not visible09:17 local · Wed, Wed 18 Apr · Moon 33°
Apr 2159
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:33 local · Wed, Wed 25 Apr · Moon 10°
May 2159
2
Full Moon
Below horizon12:09 local · Wed, Wed 2 May · Moon -57°
May 2159
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:33 local · Thu, Thu 10 May · Moon -39°