Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 25 April 2163 · 16:26 local in London
2163-04-25 15:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:26 local time in London on 25 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Apr
2163
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 16:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:38
Next moonset
12:56
Next events
Calendar →May 2163
3
New Moon
Not visible09:19 local · Tue, Tue 3 May · Moon 32°
May 2163
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:52 local · Wed, Wed 11 May · Moon 4°
May 2163
18
Full Moon
Below horizon10:08 local · Wed, Wed 18 May · Moon -42°
May 2163
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:30 local · Wed, Wed 25 May · Moon -2°