Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 April 2138 · 23:49 local in London
2138-04-02 22:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:49 local time in London on 2 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Apr
2138
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 23:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:59
Next moonset
11:13
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2138
9
New Moon
Not visible18:04 local · Wed, Wed 9 Apr · Moon 16°
Apr 2138
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:09 local · Thu, Thu 17 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 2138
25
Full Moon
Below horizon06:53 local · Fri, Fri 25 Apr · Moon -14°
May 2138
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:53 local · Fri, Fri 2 May · Moon 16°