Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 28 April 2160 · 14:10 local in London
2160-04-28 13:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:10 local time in London on 28 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Apr
2160
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 14:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:40
Next moonset
12:57
Next events
Calendar →May 2160
6
New Moon
Not visible07:59 local · Tue, Tue 6 May · Moon 25°
May 2160
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:13 local · Tue, Tue 13 May · Moon -19°
May 2160
20
Full Moon
Below horizon06:47 local · Tue, Tue 20 May · Moon -16°
May 2160
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:05 local · Wed, Wed 28 May · Moon 32°