Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 30 April 1997 · 03:37 local in London
1997-04-30 02:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:37 local time in London on 30 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Apr
1997
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 (9°) 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 03:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:01
Next moonset
12:23
Next events
Calendar →May 1997
6
New Moon
Not visible21:47 local · Tue, Tue 6 May · Moon -13°
May 1997
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:55 local · Wed, Wed 14 May · Moon -3°
May 1997
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:13 local · Thu, Thu 22 May · Moon -42°
May 1997
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:51 local · Thu, Thu 29 May · Moon 27°