Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 20 April 1930 · 23:09 local in London
1930-04-20 22:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:09 local time in London on 20 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
20 Apr
1930
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 23:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:53
Next moonset
11:29
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1930
28
New Moon
Not visible20:08 local · Mon, Mon 28 Apr · Moon 0°
May 1930
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:53 local · Mon, Mon 5 May · Moon 55°
May 1930
12
Full Moon
Below horizon18:29 local · Mon, Mon 12 May · Moon -20°
May 1930
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:22 local · Tue, Tue 20 May · Moon -48°