Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 16 May 1914 · 22:12 local in London
1914-05-16 22:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:12 local time in London on 16 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 May
1914
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 22:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:35
Next moonset
11:40
Next events
Calendar →May 1914
25
New Moon
Not visible02:35 local · Mon, Mon 25 May · Moon -5°
Jun 1914
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:03 local · Mon, Mon 1 Jun · Moon 22°
Jun 1914
8
Full Moon
Below horizon05:18 local · Mon, Mon 8 Jun · Moon -16°
Jun 1914
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:20 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jun · Moon -22°