Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 July 1938 · 13:19 local in London
1938-07-20 12:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:19 local time in London on 20 July. 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jul
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
Above the horizon (4°) at the exact moment.
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 13:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:55
Next moonset
13:53
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1938
27
New Moon
Not visible04:54 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jul · Moon -7°
Aug 1938
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:00 local · Wed, Wed 3 Aug · Moon -34°
Aug 1938
11
Full Moon
Below horizon06:57 local · Thu, Thu 11 Aug · Moon -8°
Aug 1938
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:30 local · Thu, Thu 18 Aug · Moon -11°