Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 30 May 1902 · 12:00 local in London
1902-05-30 12:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:00 local time in London on 30 May. 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 May
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 12:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:41
Next moonset
12:51
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1902
6
New Moon
Not visible06:11 local · Fri, Fri 6 Jun · Moon 16°
Jun 1902
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:54 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jun · Moon 1°
Jun 1902
21
Full Moon
Above horizon02:17 local · Sat, Sat 21 Jun · Moon 13°
Jun 1902
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:52 local · Sat, Sat 28 Jun · Moon -15°