Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 29 May 1997 · 08:51 local in London
1997-05-29 07:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:51 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 May
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 (27°) 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 08:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:06
Next moonset
12:43
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1997
5
New Moon
Not visible08:04 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jun · Moon 23°
Jun 1997
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:52 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jun · Moon -34°
Jun 1997
20
Full Moon
Below horizon20:09 local · Fri, Fri 20 Jun · Moon -5°
Jun 1997
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:42 local · Fri, Fri 27 Jun · Moon -6°