Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 17 May 1990 · 20:45 local in London
1990-05-17 19:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:45 local time in London on 17 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 May
1990
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 20:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:15
Next moonset
13:04
Next events
Calendar →May 1990
24
New Moon
Not visible12:47 local · Thu, Thu 24 May · Moon 63°
May 1990
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:11 local · Thu, Thu 31 May · Moon -27°
Jun 1990
8
Full Moon
Below horizon12:01 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jun · Moon -63°
Jun 1990
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:48 local · Sat, Sat 16 Jun · Moon 37°