Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 8 April 2170 · 06:45 local in London
2170-04-08 05:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:45 local time in London on 8 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Apr
2170
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 (12°) 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 06:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:18
Next moonset
10:59
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2170
16
New Moon
Not visible10:57 local · Mon, Mon 16 Apr · Moon 38°
Apr 2170
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:02 local · Tue, Tue 24 Apr · Moon 11°
Apr 2170
30
Full Moon
Below horizon16:30 local · Mon, Mon 30 Apr · Moon -33°
May 2170
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:10 local · Mon, Mon 7 May · Moon -37°