Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 29 April 2073 · 02:38 local in London
2073-04-29 01:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:38 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Apr
2073
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 02:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:42
Next moonset
12:12
Next events
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14
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May 2073
21
Full Moon
Below horizon11:02 local · Sun, Sun 21 May · Moon -47°
May 2073
28
Last Quarter Moon
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