Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 19 April 1968 · 20:35 local in London
1968-04-19 19:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:35 local time in London on 19 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
-60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Apr
1968
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 20:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:56
Next moonset
11:44
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1968
27
New Moon
Not visible16:21 local · Sat, Sat 27 Apr · Moon 35°
May 1968
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:54 local · Sun, Sun 5 May · Moon 58°
May 1968
12
Full Moon
Below horizon14:05 local · Sun, Sun 12 May · Moon -57°
May 1968
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:44 local · Sun, Sun 19 May · Moon 21°