Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 1 May 1986 · 04:22 local in London
1986-05-01 03:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:22 local time in London on 1 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 May
1986
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 (5°) 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 04:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:50
Next moonset
11:40
Next events
Calendar →May 1986
8
New Moon
Not visible23:10 local · Thu, Thu 8 May · Moon -16°
May 1986
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:00 local · Sat, Sat 17 May · Moon 7°
May 1986
23
Full Moon
Above horizon21:45 local · Fri, Fri 23 May · Moon 4°
May 1986
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:55 local · Fri, Fri 30 May · Moon -16°