Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 2 May 1929 · 02:26 local in London
1929-05-02 01:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:26 local time in London on 2 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 May
1929
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 02:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:30
Next moonset
11:44
Next events
Calendar →May 1929
9
New Moon
Not visible07:07 local · Thu, Thu 9 May · Moon 14°
May 1929
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:56 local · Wed, Wed 15 May · Moon 44°
May 1929
23
Full Moon
Below horizon13:50 local · Thu, Thu 23 May · Moon -58°
May 1929
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:13 local · Fri, Fri 31 May · Moon -44°