Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 9 April 1999 · 03:51 local in London
1999-04-09 02:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:51 local time in London on 9 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Apr
1999
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
Above the horizon (6°) at the exact moment.
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 03:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:39
Next moonset
11:44
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1999
16
New Moon
Not visible05:22 local · Fri, Fri 16 Apr · Moon -12°
Apr 1999
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:02 local · Thu, Thu 22 Apr · Moon 55°
Apr 1999
30
Full Moon
Below horizon15:55 local · Fri, Fri 30 Apr · Moon -36°
May 1999
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:29 local · Sat, Sat 8 May · Moon -53°