Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 15 May 1944 · 13:12 local in London
1944-05-15 11:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:12 local time in London on 15 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 May
1944
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 13:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:58
Next moonset
14:14
Next events
Calendar →May 1944
22
New Moon
Not visible08:13 local · Mon, Mon 22 May · Moon 14°
May 1944
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:07 local · Tue, Tue 30 May · Moon 10°
Jun 1944
6
Full Moon
Below horizon20:58 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jun · Moon -7°
Jun 1944
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:56 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jun · Moon -38°