Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 24 April 1916 · 22:38 local in London
1916-04-24 22:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:38 local time in London on 24 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Apr
1916
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 22:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:04
Next moonset
11:14
Next events
Calendar →May 1916
2
New Moon
Not visible05:29 local · Tue, Tue 2 May · Moon 11°
May 1916
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:47 local · Wed, Wed 10 May · Moon -17°
May 1916
17
Full Moon
Below horizon14:11 local · Wed, Wed 17 May · Moon -52°
May 1916
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:16 local · Wed, Wed 24 May · Moon 29°