Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 30 April 1902 · 22:58 local in London
1902-04-30 22:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:58 local time in London on 30 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Apr
1902
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 22:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:21
Next moonset
11:37
Next events
Calendar →May 1902
7
New Moon
Not visible22:45 local · Wed, Wed 7 May · Moon -21°
May 1902
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:40 local · Wed, Wed 14 May · Moon 20°
May 1902
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:46 local · Thu, Thu 22 May · Moon -54°
May 1902
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:00 local · Fri, Fri 30 May · Moon -3°