Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 April 2172 · 16:35 local in London
2172-04-15 15:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:35 local time in London on 15 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
-50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Apr
2172
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 16:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:09
Next moonset
11:51
Next events
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Below horizon09:06 local · Fri, Fri 1 May · Moon -13°
May 2172
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Full Moon
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15
Last Quarter Moon
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