Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 24 April 2030 · 19:39 local in London
2030-04-24 18:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:39 local time in London on 24 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Apr
2030
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 19:39 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:42
Next moonset
12:42
Next events
Calendar →May 2030
2
New Moon
Not visible15:12 local · Thu, Thu 2 May · Moon 46°
May 2030
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:12 local · Fri, Fri 10 May · Moon 46°
May 2030
17
Full Moon
Below horizon12:19 local · Fri, Fri 17 May · Moon -59°
May 2030
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:57 local · Fri, Fri 24 May · Moon 30°