Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 26 May 1943 · 15:34 local in London
1943-05-26 13:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:34 local time in London on 26 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 May
1943
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 15:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:26
Next moonset
14:24
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1943
3
New Moon
Not visible00:33 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jun · Moon -19°
Jun 1943
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:35 local · Fri, Fri 11 Jun · Moon -16°
Jun 1943
18
Full Moon
Below horizon07:14 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jun · Moon -8°
Jun 1943
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:08 local · Thu, Thu 24 Jun · Moon -35°