Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 20 April 2150 · 04:51 local in London
2150-04-20 03:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:51 local time in London on 20 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Apr
2150
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 (9°) 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 04:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:54
Next moonset
11:31
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2150
27
New Moon
Not visible09:57 local · Mon, Mon 27 Apr · Moon 33°
May 2150
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:19 local · Mon, Mon 4 May · Moon 15°
May 2150
11
Full Moon
Below horizon16:15 local · Mon, Mon 11 May · Moon -37°
May 2150
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:29 local · Tue, Tue 19 May · Moon -52°