Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 May 1949 · 20:22 local in London
1949-05-19 19:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:22 local time in London on 19 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 May
1949
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 20:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:50
Next moonset
12:42
Next events
Calendar →May 1949
27
New Moon
Not visible23:24 local · Fri, Fri 27 May · Moon -12°
Jun 1949
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:27 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jun · Moon -19°
Jun 1949
10
Full Moon
Above horizon22:45 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jun · Moon 5°
Jun 1949
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:29 local · Sat, Sat 18 Jun · Moon -6°