Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 20 April 1987 · 23:15 local in London
1987-04-20 22:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:15 local time in London on 20 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
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Apr
1987
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 23:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:51
Next moonset
11:40
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1987
28
New Moon
Not visible02:35 local · Tue, Tue 28 Apr · Moon -19°
May 1987
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:26 local · Wed, Wed 6 May · Moon -2°
May 1987
13
Full Moon
Below horizon13:50 local · Wed, Wed 13 May · Moon -58°
May 1987
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:02 local · Wed, Wed 20 May · Moon 16°