Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 9 May 1988 · 02:23 local in London
1988-05-09 01:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:23 local time in London on 9 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
9 May
1988
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 02:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:57
Next moonset
12:17
Next events
Calendar →May 1988
15
New Moon
Not visible23:11 local · Sun, Sun 15 May · Moon -12°
May 1988
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:49 local · Mon, Mon 23 May · Moon 46°
May 1988
31
Full Moon
Below horizon11:54 local · Tue, Tue 31 May · Moon -63°
Jun 1988
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:22 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jun · Moon 32°