Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 19 May 1903 · 15:18 local in London
1903-05-19 15:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:18 local time in London on 19 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 May
1903
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 15:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:04
Next moonset
12:17
Next events
Calendar →May 1903
26
New Moon
Not visible22:50 local · Tue, Tue 26 May · Moon -20°
Jun 1903
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:24 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jun · Moon 15°
Jun 1903
10
Full Moon
Above horizon03:08 local · Wed, Wed 10 Jun · Moon 8°
Jun 1903
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:44 local · Thu, Thu 18 Jun · Moon 37°