Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 24 May 1946 · 05:02 local in London
1946-05-24 04:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:02 local time in London on 24 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 May
1946
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
Above the horizon (16°) at the exact moment.
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 05:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:00
Next moonset
12:21
Next events
Calendar →May 1946
30
New Moon
Not visible21:49 local · Thu, Thu 30 May · Moon -7°
Jun 1946
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:07 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jun · Moon 41°
Jun 1946
14
Full Moon
Below horizon19:42 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jun · Moon -12°
Jun 1946
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:12 local · Sat, Sat 22 Jun · Moon -14°