Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 May 1937 · 19:37 local in London
1937-05-03 18:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:37 local time in London on 3 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 May
1937
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 19:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:25
Next moonset
12:55
Next events
Calendar →May 1937
10
New Moon
Not visible14:18 local · Mon, Mon 10 May · Moon 54°
May 1937
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:49 local · Mon, Mon 17 May · Moon -30°
May 1937
25
Full Moon
Below horizon08:38 local · Tue, Tue 25 May · Moon -33°
Jun 1937
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:24 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jun · Moon 35°