Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 21 May 1957 · 18:03 local in London
1957-05-21 17:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:03 local time in London on 21 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 May
1957
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 18:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:46
Next moonset
13:22
Next events
Calendar →May 1957
29
New Moon
Not visible12:39 local · Wed, Wed 29 May · Moon 58°
Jun 1957
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:10 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jun · Moon -35°
Jun 1957
12
Full Moon
Below horizon11:02 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jun · Moon -52°
Jun 1957
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:22 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jun · Moon 16°