Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 15 May 1955 · 02:42 local in London
1955-05-15 01:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:42 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 May
1955
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 (6°) 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 02:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:17
Next moonset
12:49
Next events
Calendar →May 1955
21
New Moon
Not visible21:59 local · Sat, Sat 21 May · Moon -7°
May 1955
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:01 local · Sat, Sat 28 May · Moon 21°
Jun 1955
5
Full Moon
Below horizon15:09 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jun · Moon -53°
Jun 1955
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:37 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jun · Moon -5°