Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 28 April 1970 · 18:18 local in London
1970-04-28 17:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:18 local time in London on 28 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Apr
1970
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 18:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:23
Next moonset
12:27
Next events
Calendar →May 1970
5
New Moon
Not visible15:51 local · Tue, Tue 5 May · Moon 43°
May 1970
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:26 local · Wed, Wed 13 May · Moon -4°
May 1970
21
Full Moon
Below horizon04:38 local · Thu, Thu 21 May · Moon -1°
May 1970
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:32 local · Wed, Wed 27 May · Moon -23°