Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 11 April 1939 · 16:12 local in London
1939-04-11 16:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:12 local time in London on 11 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Apr
1939
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 16:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:54
Next moonset
11:28
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1939
19
New Moon
Not visible17:35 local · Wed, Wed 19 Apr · Moon 21°
Apr 1939
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:25 local · Wed, Wed 26 Apr · Moon 52°
May 1939
3
Full Moon
Below horizon16:15 local · Wed, Wed 3 May · Moon -37°
May 1939
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:41 local · Thu, Thu 11 May · Moon 5°