Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 May 1919 · 23:04 local in London
1919-05-22 22:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:04 local time in London on 22 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 May
1919
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 23:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:41
Next moonset
13:15
Next events
Calendar →May 1919
29
New Moon
Not visible14:12 local · Thu, Thu 29 May · Moon 56°
Jun 1919
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:22 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jun · Moon 4°
Jun 1919
13
Full Moon
Below horizon17:28 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jun · Moon -31°
Jun 1919
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:33 local · Sat, Sat 21 Jun · Moon 41°