Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 5 April 2029 · 20:52 local in London
2029-04-05 19:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:52 local time in London on 5 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Apr
2029
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 20:52 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:23
Next moonset
11:55
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2029
13
New Moon
Not visible22:40 local · Fri, Fri 13 Apr · Moon -19°
Apr 2029
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:50 local · Sat, Sat 21 Apr · Moon 51°
Apr 2029
28
Full Moon
Below horizon11:37 local · Sat, Sat 28 Apr · Moon -54°
May 2029
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:48 local · Sat, Sat 5 May · Moon 9°