Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 April 1944 · 06:59 local in London
1944-04-16 04:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:59 local time in London on 16 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Apr
1944
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 (15°) 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 06:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:46
Next moonset
12:38
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1944
22
New Moon
Not visible22:44 local · Sat, Sat 22 Apr · Moon -17°
Apr 1944
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:07 local · Sun, Sun 30 Apr · Moon -20°
May 1944
8
Full Moon
Below horizon09:28 local · Mon, Mon 8 May · Moon -23°
May 1944
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:12 local · Mon, Mon 15 May · Moon -2°