Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 April 1979 · 19:30 local in London
1979-04-19 18:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:30 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Apr
1979
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 19:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:55
Next moonset
12:32
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1979
26
New Moon
Not visible14:15 local · Thu, Thu 26 Apr · Moon 45°
May 1979
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:26 local · Fri, Fri 4 May · Moon -21°
May 1979
12
Full Moon
Above horizon03:01 local · Sat, Sat 12 May · Moon 19°
May 1979
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:57 local · Sat, Sat 19 May · Moon -11°