Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 April 2139 · 02:20 local in London
2139-04-22 01:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:20 local time in London on 22 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Apr
2139
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 02:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:12
Next moonset
11:55
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2139
28
New Moon
Not visible17:25 local · Tue, Tue 28 Apr · Moon 27°
May 2139
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:34 local · Tue, Tue 5 May · Moon 27°
May 2139
14
Full Moon
Above horizon02:25 local · Thu, Thu 14 May · Moon 12°
May 2139
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:03 local · Thu, Thu 21 May · Moon 23°