Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 30 May 2035 · 08:31 local in London
2035-05-30 07:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:31 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 May
2035
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 (27°) 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 08:31 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:12
Next moonset
12:40
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2035
6
New Moon
Not visible04:21 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jun · Moon -9°
Jun 2035
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:50 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jun · Moon 37°
Jun 2035
20
Full Moon
Below horizon20:38 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jun · Moon -1°
Jun 2035
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:43 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jun · Moon -38°