Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 May 1913 · 00:04 local in London
1913-05-28 00:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:04 local time in London on 28 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 May
1913
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 00:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:14
Next moonset
11:49
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1913
4
New Moon
Not visible19:57 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jun · Moon 4°
Jun 1913
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:37 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jun · Moon 39°
Jun 1913
18
Full Moon
Below horizon17:53 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jun · Moon -23°
Jun 1913
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:41 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jun · Moon -36°