Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 21 April 1911 · 18:36 local in London
1911-04-21 18:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:36 local time in London on 21 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
-64°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Apr
1911
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 18:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:56
Next moonset
10:43
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1911
28
New Moon
Not visible22:25 local · Fri, Fri 28 Apr · Moon -22°
May 1911
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:14 local · Fri, Fri 5 May · Moon 24°
May 1911
13
Full Moon
Below horizon06:10 local · Sat, Sat 13 May · Moon -17°
May 1911
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:23 local · Sun, Sun 21 May · Moon 11°