Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 May 1963 · 14:36 local in London
1963-05-16 13:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:36 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 May
1963
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 14:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:58
Next moonset
13:02
Next events
Calendar →May 1963
23
New Moon
Not visible05:00 local · Thu, Thu 23 May · Moon -5°
May 1963
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:55 local · Thu, Thu 30 May · Moon -24°
Jun 1963
7
Full Moon
Below horizon09:31 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jun · Moon -39°
Jun 1963
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:53 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jun · Moon -35°