Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 11 April 1996 · 00:36 local in London
1996-04-10 23:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:36 local time in London on 11 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Apr
1996
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 00:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:44
Next moonset
12:15
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1996
17
New Moon
Not visible23:49 local · Wed, Wed 17 Apr · Moon -27°
Apr 1996
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:41 local · Thu, Thu 25 Apr · Moon 41°
May 1996
3
Full Moon
Below horizon12:48 local · Fri, Fri 3 May · Moon -52°
May 1996
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:04 local · Fri, Fri 10 May · Moon 25°