Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 23 April 2136 · 09:13 local in London
2136-04-23 08:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:13 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Apr
2136
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 (10°) 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 09:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:56
Next moonset
11:10
Next events
Calendar →May 2136
1
New Moon
Not visible07:13 local · Tue, Tue 1 May · Moon 16°
May 2136
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:31 local · Wed, Wed 9 May · Moon -18°
May 2136
16
Full Moon
Above horizon02:19 local · Wed, Wed 16 May · Moon 12°
May 2136
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:17 local · Tue, Tue 22 May · Moon -51°