Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 29 April 2122 · 18:56 local in London
2122-04-29 17:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:56 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Apr
2122
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 18:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:43
Next moonset
12:48
Next events
Calendar →May 2122
6
New Moon
Not visible09:37 local · Wed, Wed 6 May · Moon 40°
May 2122
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:37 local · Wed, Wed 13 May · Moon -21°
May 2122
21
Full Moon
Below horizon13:21 local · Thu, Thu 21 May · Moon -61°
May 2122
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:57 local · Fri, Fri 29 May · Moon 12°