Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 28 April 1989 · 21:46 local in London
1989-04-28 20:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:46 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Apr
1989
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 21:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:14
Next moonset
12:17
Next events
Calendar →May 1989
5
New Moon
Not visible12:46 local · Fri, Fri 5 May · Moon 59°
May 1989
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:20 local · Fri, Fri 12 May · Moon 30°
May 1989
20
Full Moon
Below horizon19:16 local · Sat, Sat 20 May · Moon -16°
May 1989
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:01 local · Sun, Sun 28 May · Moon 23°