Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 May 1906 · 07:03 local in London
1906-05-15 07:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:03 local time in London on 15 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 May
1906
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 (23°) 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 07:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:54
Next moonset
11:12
Next events
Calendar →May 1906
23
New Moon
Not visible08:01 local · Wed, Wed 23 May · Moon 30°
May 1906
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:23 local · Thu, Thu 31 May · Moon -29°
Jun 1906
6
Full Moon
Above horizon21:12 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jun · Moon 10°
Jun 1906
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:34 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jun · Moon -42°