Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 5 April 2173 · 13:17 local in London
2173-04-05 12:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:17 local time in London on 5 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Apr
2173
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 13:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:27
Next moonset
11:44
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2173
12
New Moon
Not visible10:53 local · Mon, Mon 12 Apr · Moon 40°
Apr 2173
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:02 local · Tue, Tue 20 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 2173
28
Full Moon
Above horizon00:20 local · Wed, Wed 28 Apr · Moon 21°
May 2173
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:52 local · Tue, Tue 4 May · Moon -59°