Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 26 May 1905 · 02:50 local in London
1905-05-26 02:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:50 local time in London on 26 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 May
1905
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 (14°) 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 02:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:26
Next moonset
11:43
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1905
3
New Moon
Not visible05:56 local · Sat, Sat 3 Jun · Moon 12°
Jun 1905
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:04 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jun · Moon 12°
Jun 1905
17
Full Moon
Below horizon05:51 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jun · Moon -13°
Jun 1905
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:46 local · Sat, Sat 24 Jun · Moon -36°