Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 30 May 2130 · 07:41 local in London
2130-05-30 06:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:41 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 May
2130
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 (26°) 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 07:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:35
Next moonset
12:32
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2130
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New Moon
Not visible03:32 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jun · Moon -13°
Jun 2130
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:48 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jun · Moon 26°
Jun 2130
21
Full Moon
Below horizon16:19 local · Wed, Wed 21 Jun · Moon -42°
Jun 2130
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:12 local · Wed, Wed 28 Jun · Moon 6°