Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 24 April 1992 · 22:40 local in London
1992-04-24 21:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:40 local time in London on 24 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Apr
1992
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 22:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:45
Next moonset
12:23
Next events
Calendar →May 1992
2
New Moon
Not visible18:45 local · Sat, Sat 2 May · Moon 15°
May 1992
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:44 local · Sat, Sat 9 May · Moon 39°
May 1992
16
Full Moon
Below horizon17:03 local · Sat, Sat 16 May · Moon -35°
May 1992
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:54 local · Sun, Sun 24 May · Moon -37°