Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 18 April 1971 · 13:58 local in London
1971-04-18 12:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:58 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Apr
1971
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 13:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:38
Next moonset
12:26
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1971
25
New Moon
Not visible05:02 local · Sun, Sun 25 Apr · Moon -3°
May 1971
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:34 local · Sun, Sun 2 May · Moon -19°
May 1971
10
Full Moon
Below horizon12:24 local · Mon, Mon 10 May · Moon -61°
May 1971
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:15 local · Mon, Mon 17 May · Moon -44°