Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 24 May 2030 · 05:57 local in London
2030-05-24 04:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:57 local time in London on 24 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 May
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
Above the horizon (30°) 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 05:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:50
Next moonset
12:56
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2030
1
New Moon
Not visible07:22 local · Sat, Sat 1 Jun · Moon 20°
Jun 2030
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:36 local · Sun, Sun 9 Jun · Moon -31°
Jun 2030
15
Full Moon
Below horizon19:41 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jun · Moon -12°
Jun 2030
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:20 local · Sat, Sat 22 Jun · Moon -33°