Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 29 July 1929 · 13:56 local in London
1929-07-29 12:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:56 local time in London on 29 July. 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Jul
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 13:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:52
Next moonset
15:16
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1929
5
New Moon
Not visible04:40 local · Mon, Mon 5 Aug · Moon -4°
Aug 1929
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:01 local · Mon, Mon 12 Aug · Moon -56°
Aug 1929
20
Full Moon
Below horizon10:42 local · Tue, Tue 20 Aug · Moon -45°
Aug 1929
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:02 local · Tue, Tue 27 Aug · Moon -10°