Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 1 May 1948 · 05:48 local in London
1948-05-01 04:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:48 local time in London on 1 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 May
1948
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 (12°) 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 05:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:48
Next moonset
11:32
Next events
Calendar →May 1948
9
New Moon
Not visible03:30 local · Sun, Sun 9 May · Moon -13°
May 1948
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:55 local · Sun, Sun 16 May · Moon 8°
May 1948
23
Full Moon
Above horizon01:37 local · Sun, Sun 23 May · Moon 15°
May 1948
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:43 local · Sun, Sun 30 May · Moon -25°