Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 29 May 1959 · 09:14 local in London
1959-05-29 08:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:14 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 May
1959
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 (25°) 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 09:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:56
Next moonset
12:44
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1959
6
New Moon
Not visible12:54 local · Sat, Sat 6 Jun · Moon 56°
Jun 1959
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:23 local · Sun, Sun 14 Jun · Moon -37°
Jun 1959
20
Full Moon
Above horizon21:00 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jun · Moon 2°
Jun 1959
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:12 local · Sat, Sat 27 Jun · Moon -15°