Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 29 April 2103 · 17:05 local in London
2103-04-29 16:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:05 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Apr
2103
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 17:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:50
Next moonset
12:54
Next events
Calendar →May 2103
6
New Moon
Not visible11:31 local · Sun, Sun 6 May · Moon 55°
May 2103
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:24 local · Mon, Mon 14 May · Moon -18°
May 2103
22
Full Moon
Above horizon00:22 local · Tue, Tue 22 May · Moon 14°
May 2103
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:15 local · Mon, Mon 28 May · Moon -30°