Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 30 May 2111 · 02:31 local in London
2111-05-30 01:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:31 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 May
2111
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 (2°) 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 02:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:37
Next moonset
12:50
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2111
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New Moon
Not visible13:49 local · Sat, Sat 6 Jun · Moon 55°
Jun 2111
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:15 local · Sun, Sun 14 Jun · Moon 42°
Jun 2111
21
Full Moon
Below horizon18:37 local · Sun, Sun 21 Jun · Moon -20°
Jun 2111
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:37 local · Sun, Sun 28 Jun · Moon 27°