Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 4 May 1964 · 23:20 local in London
1964-05-04 22:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:20 local time in London on 4 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 May
1964
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 23:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:13
Next moonset
12:08
Next events
Calendar →May 1964
11
New Moon
Not visible22:02 local · Mon, Mon 11 May · Moon -14°
May 1964
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:42 local · Mon, Mon 18 May · Moon 15°
May 1964
26
Full Moon
Below horizon10:29 local · Tue, Tue 26 May · Moon -46°
Jun 1964
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:07 local · Wed, Wed 3 Jun · Moon 1°