Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 30 May 2024 · 18:13 local in London
2024-05-30 17:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:13 local time in London on 30 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 May
2024
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 18:13 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:15
Next moonset
13:24
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2024
6
New Moon
Not visible13:38 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jun · Moon 64°
Jun 2024
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:19 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jun · Moon -34°
Jun 2024
22
Full Moon
Above horizon02:08 local · Sat, Sat 22 Jun · Moon 8°
Jun 2024
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:53 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jun · Moon -17°