Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 April 1915 · 20:12 local in London
1915-04-06 20:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:12 local time in London on 6 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
-56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Apr
1915
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 20:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:55
Next moonset
10:31
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1915
14
New Moon
Not visible11:36 local · Wed, Wed 14 Apr · Moon 51°
Apr 1915
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:39 local · Thu, Thu 22 Apr · Moon 47°
Apr 1915
29
Full Moon
Below horizon14:19 local · Thu, Thu 29 Apr · Moon -47°
May 1915
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:22 local · Thu, Thu 6 May · Moon 19°