Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 13 April 1947 · 16:23 local in London
1947-04-13 14:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:23 local time in London on 13 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
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Apr
1947
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 16:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:04
Next moonset
12:42
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1947
21
New Moon
Not visible06:19 local · Mon, Mon 21 Apr · Moon -9°
Apr 1947
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:18 local · Mon, Mon 28 Apr · Moon 36°
May 1947
5
Full Moon
Below horizon06:53 local · Mon, Mon 5 May · Moon -2°
May 1947
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:08 local · Tue, Tue 13 May · Moon 15°