Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 April 1949 · 04:27 local in London
1949-04-20 03:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:27 local time in London on 20 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Apr
1949
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 (3°) 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 04:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:12
Next moonset
11:14
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1949
28
New Moon
Not visible09:02 local · Thu, Thu 28 Apr · Moon 31°
May 1949
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:33 local · Thu, Thu 5 May · Moon 42°
May 1949
12
Full Moon
Below horizon13:51 local · Thu, Thu 12 May · Moon -57°
May 1949
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:22 local · Thu, Thu 19 May · Moon -53°