Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 18 April 1960 · 13:57 local in London
1960-04-18 12:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:57 local time in London on 18 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Apr
1960
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 13:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:01
Next moonset
12:49
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1960
25
New Moon
Not visible22:44 local · Mon, Mon 25 Apr · Moon -22°
May 1960
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:01 local · Wed, Wed 4 May · Moon 3°
May 1960
11
Full Moon
Below horizon06:42 local · Wed, Wed 11 May · Moon -8°
May 1960
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:54 local · Tue, Tue 17 May · Moon -44°