Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 26 May 1962 · 20:05 local in London
1962-05-26 19:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:05 local time in London on 26 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 May
1962
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 20:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:23
Next moonset
13:07
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1962
2
New Moon
Not visible14:27 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jun · Moon 52°
Jun 1962
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:21 local · Sun, Sun 10 Jun · Moon -31°
Jun 1962
18
Full Moon
Above horizon03:02 local · Mon, Mon 18 Jun · Moon 13°
Jun 1962
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:43 local · Mon, Mon 25 Jun · Moon -6°