Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 April 2162 · 16:53 local in London
2162-04-06 15:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:53 local time in London on 6 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Apr
2162
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 16:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:02
Next moonset
12:28
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2162
14
New Moon
Not visible16:12 local · Wed, Wed 14 Apr · Moon 33°
Apr 2162
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:52 local · Thu, Thu 22 Apr · Moon 43°
Apr 2162
29
Full Moon
Below horizon09:06 local · Thu, Thu 29 Apr · Moon -32°
May 2162
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:17 local · Thu, Thu 6 May · Moon 22°