Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 April 1993 · 20:39 local in London
1993-04-13 19:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:39 local time in London on 13 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Apr
1993
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 20:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:57
Next moonset
12:17
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1993
22
New Moon
Not visible00:49 local · Thu, Thu 22 Apr · Moon -24°
Apr 1993
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:41 local · Thu, Thu 29 Apr · Moon 14°
May 1993
6
Full Moon
Above horizon04:34 local · Thu, Thu 6 May · Moon 4°
May 1993
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:20 local · Thu, Thu 13 May · Moon -9°