Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 5 May 2029 · 10:48 local in London
2029-05-05 09:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:48 local time in London on 5 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 May
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
Above the horizon (9°) 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 10:48 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:34
Next moonset
12:07
Next events
Calendar →May 2029
13
New Moon
Not visible14:42 local · Sun, Sun 13 May · Moon 53°
May 2029
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:16 local · Mon, Mon 21 May · Moon -27°
May 2029
27
Full Moon
Below horizon19:38 local · Sun, Sun 27 May · Moon -13°
Jun 2029
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:19 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jun · Moon 10°