Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 29 May 2016 · 13:12 local in London
2016-05-29 12:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:12 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 May
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 13:12 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:04
Next moonset
13:43
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2016
5
New Moon
Not visible04:00 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jun · Moon -11°
Jun 2016
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:10 local · Sun, Sun 12 Jun · Moon -29°
Jun 2016
20
Full Moon
Below horizon12:02 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jun · Moon -55°
Jun 2016
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:19 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jun · Moon -38°