Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 April 2167 · 18:23 local in London
2167-04-12 17:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:23 local time in London on 12 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Apr
2167
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 18:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:19
Next moonset
12:07
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2167
19
New Moon
Not visible17:35 local · Sun, Sun 19 Apr · Moon 18°
Apr 2167
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:50 local · Sun, Sun 26 Apr · Moon -17°
May 2167
4
Full Moon
Below horizon06:34 local · Mon, Mon 4 May · Moon -5°
May 2167
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:08 local · Tue, Tue 12 May · Moon 21°