Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 7 May 1942 · 14:13 local in London
1942-05-07 12:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:13 local time in London on 7 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 May
1942
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 14:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:45
Next moonset
14:07
Next events
Calendar →May 1942
15
New Moon
Not visible07:45 local · Fri, Fri 15 May · Moon 8°
May 1942
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:11 local · Sat, Sat 23 May · Moon -18°
May 1942
30
Full Moon
Below horizon07:29 local · Sat, Sat 30 May · Moon -9°
Jun 1942
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:26 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jun · Moon -30°