Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 21 May 1900 · 20:31 local in London
1900-05-21 20:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:31 local time in London on 21 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 May
1900
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 20:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:44
Next moonset
12:22
Next events
Calendar →May 1900
28
New Moon
Not visible14:50 local · Mon, Mon 28 May · Moon 45°
Jun 1900
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:59 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jun · Moon -36°
Jun 1900
13
Full Moon
Above horizon03:39 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jun · Moon 2°
Jun 1900
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:57 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jun · Moon 12°