Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 29 April 1940 · 08:49 local in London
1940-04-29 07:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:49 local time in London on 29 April. 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Apr
1940
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
Above the horizon (21°) at the exact moment.
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 08:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:42
Next moonset
12:10
Next events
Calendar →May 1940
7
New Moon
Not visible13:07 local · Tue, Tue 7 May · Moon 52°
May 1940
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:51 local · Tue, Tue 14 May · Moon 36°
May 1940
21
Full Moon
Below horizon14:33 local · Tue, Tue 21 May · Moon -51°
May 1940
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:40 local · Wed, Wed 29 May · Moon 1°