Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 9 May 1931 · 13:48 local in London
1931-05-09 12:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:48 local time in London on 9 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 May
1931
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 13:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:17
Next moonset
12:42
Next events
Calendar →May 1931
17
New Moon
Not visible16:28 local · Sun, Sun 17 May · Moon 39°
May 1931
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:39 local · Sun, Sun 24 May · Moon 48°
May 1931
31
Full Moon
Below horizon15:33 local · Sun, Sun 31 May · Moon -51°
Jun 1931
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:18 local · Mon, Mon 8 Jun · Moon 30°