Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 April 1919 · 12:21 local in London
1919-04-23 11:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:21 local time in London on 23 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Apr
1919
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 12:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:50
Next moonset
13:01
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1919
30
New Moon
Not visible06:30 local · Wed, Wed 30 Apr · Moon 8°
May 1919
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:34 local · Wed, Wed 7 May · Moon 14°
May 1919
15
Full Moon
Above horizon02:01 local · Thu, Thu 15 May · Moon 17°
May 1919
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:04 local · Thu, Thu 22 May · Moon -24°