Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 31 May 1929 · 17:13 local in London
1929-05-31 16:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:13 local time in London on 31 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 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 17:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:29
Next moonset
13:12
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1929
7
New Moon
Not visible14:56 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jun · Moon 55°
Jun 1929
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:14 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jun · Moon -31°
Jun 1929
22
Full Moon
Below horizon05:15 local · Sat, Sat 22 Jun · Moon -6°
Jun 1929
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:54 local · Sun, Sun 30 Jun · Moon 31°