Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 29 April 2054 · 21:46 local in London
2054-04-29 20:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:46 local time in London on 29 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Apr
2054
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 21:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:44
Next moonset
12:26
Next events
Calendar →May 2054
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New Moon
Not visible18:01 local · Thu, Thu 7 May · Moon 18°
May 2054
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:57 local · Thu, Thu 14 May · Moon 25°
May 2054
21
Full Moon
Below horizon16:16 local · Thu, Thu 21 May · Moon -37°
May 2054
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:04 local · Fri, Fri 29 May · Moon -33°