Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 9 April 1931 · 20:15 local in London
1931-04-09 20:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:15 local time in London on 9 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Apr
1931
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 20:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:10
Next moonset
10:14
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1931
18
New Moon
Not visible01:00 local · Sat, Sat 18 Apr · Moon -26°
Apr 1931
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:40 local · Sat, Sat 25 Apr · Moon 30°
May 1931
2
Full Moon
Below horizon06:14 local · Sat, Sat 2 May · Moon -8°
May 1931
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:48 local · Sat, Sat 9 May · Moon -20°