Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 21 May 1995 · 12:36 local in London
1995-05-21 11:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:36 local time in London on 21 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 May
1995
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 12:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:57
Next moonset
13:41
Next events
Calendar →May 1995
29
New Moon
Not visible10:27 local · Mon, Mon 29 May · Moon 45°
Jun 1995
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:26 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jun · Moon -13°
Jun 1995
13
Full Moon
Above horizon05:04 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jun · Moon 1°
Jun 1995
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:01 local · Mon, Mon 19 Jun · Moon -16°