Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 May 1928 · 21:50 local in London
1928-05-12 20:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:50 local time in London on 12 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 May
1928
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 21:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:11
Next moonset
12:24
Next events
Calendar →May 1928
19
New Moon
Not visible14:14 local · Sat, Sat 19 May · Moon 53°
May 1928
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:12 local · Sat, Sat 26 May · Moon -14°
Jun 1928
3
Full Moon
Below horizon13:14 local · Sun, Sun 3 Jun · Moon -61°
Jun 1928
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:51 local · Mon, Mon 11 Jun · Moon 29°