Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 22 April 1938 · 21:14 local in London
1938-04-22 20:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:14 local time in London on 22 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Apr
1938
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 21:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:38
Next moonset
12:32
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1938
30
New Moon
Not visible06:28 local · Sat, Sat 30 Apr · Moon 7°
May 1938
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:24 local · Fri, Fri 6 May · Moon 33°
May 1938
14
Full Moon
Below horizon09:39 local · Sat, Sat 14 May · Moon -40°
May 1938
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:36 local · Sun, Sun 22 May · Moon -10°