Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 May 1926 · 04:13 local in London
1926-05-05 03:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:13 local time in London on 5 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 May
1926
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 (8°) 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 04:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:33
Next moonset
12:01
Next events
Calendar →May 1926
11
New Moon
Not visible23:55 local · Tue, Tue 11 May · Moon -24°
May 1926
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:48 local · Wed, Wed 19 May · Moon 53°
May 1926
27
Full Moon
Below horizon12:49 local · Thu, Thu 27 May · Moon -57°
Jun 1926
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:09 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jun · Moon 22°