Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 2 May 1994 · 15:33 local in London
1994-05-02 14:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:33 local time in London on 2 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 May
1994
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 15:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:26
Next moonset
13:06