Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 April 1909 · 14:30 local in London
1909-04-13 14:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:30 local time in London on 13 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
13 Apr
1909
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 14:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:00
Next moonset
10:56
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1909
20
New Moon
Not visible04:51 local · Tue, Tue 20 Apr · Moon -5°
Apr 1909
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:36 local · Tue, Tue 27 Apr · Moon -11°
May 1909
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:08 local · Wed, Wed 5 May · Moon -52°
May 1909
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:45 local · Wed, Wed 12 May · Moon -39°