Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 29 May 1940 · 01:40 local in London
1940-05-29 00:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:40 local time in London on 29 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 May
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 (1°) 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 01:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:58
Next moonset
13:06
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1940
6
New Moon
Not visible02:05 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jun · Moon -19°
Jun 1940
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:59 local · Thu, Thu 13 Jun · Moon -17°
Jun 1940
20
Full Moon
Above horizon00:02 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jun · Moon 18°
Jun 1940
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:13 local · Thu, Thu 27 Jun · Moon -36°