Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 May 1952 · 15:39 local in London
1952-05-16 14:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:39 local time in London on 16 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 May
1952
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 15:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:30
Next moonset
13:19
Next events
Calendar →May 1952
23
New Moon
Not visible20:28 local · Fri, Fri 23 May · Moon 6°
May 1952
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:47 local · Sat, Sat 31 May · Moon 26°
Jun 1952
8
Full Moon
Below horizon06:07 local · Sun, Sun 8 Jun · Moon -14°
Jun 1952
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:28 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jun · Moon -30°