Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 30 April 2016 · 04:29 local in London
2016-04-30 03:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:29 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Apr
2016
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 (14°) 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 04:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:01
Next moonset
12:18
Next events
Calendar →May 2016
6
New Moon
Not visible20:30 local · Fri, Fri 6 May · Moon -4°
May 2016
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:02 local · Fri, Fri 13 May · Moon 47°
May 2016
21
Full Moon
Above horizon22:15 local · Sat, Sat 21 May · Moon 13°
May 2016
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:12 local · Sun, Sun 29 May · Moon -7°