Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 May 1930 · 17:22 local in London
1930-05-20 16:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:22 local time in London on 20 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 May
1930
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 17:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:53
Next moonset
12:50
Next events
Calendar →May 1930
28
New Moon
Not visible06:37 local · Wed, Wed 28 May · Moon 15°
Jun 1930
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:56 local · Tue, Tue 3 Jun · Moon 29°
Jun 1930
11
Full Moon
Below horizon07:12 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jun · Moon -23°
Jun 1930
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:00 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jun · Moon 23°