Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 13 May 1993 · 13:20 local in London
1993-05-13 12:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:20 local time in London on 13 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 May
1993
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 13:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:07
Next moonset
13:24
Next events
Calendar →May 1993
21
New Moon
Not visible15:07 local · Fri, Fri 21 May · Moon 50°
May 1993
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:22 local · Fri, Fri 28 May · Moon 42°
Jun 1993
4
Full Moon
Below horizon14:02 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jun · Moon -59°
Jun 1993
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:36 local · Sat, Sat 12 Jun · Moon 39°