Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 May 2001 · 11:11 local in London
2001-05-15 10:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:11 local time in London on 15 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
15 May
2001
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
Above the horizon (5°) at the exact moment.
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 11:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:06
Next moonset
11:52
Next events
Calendar →May 2001
23
New Moon
Not visible03:46 local · Wed, Wed 23 May · Moon -12°
May 2001
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:09 local · Tue, Tue 29 May · Moon 29°
Jun 2001
6
Full Moon
Above horizon02:39 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jun · Moon 14°
Jun 2001
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:28 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jun · Moon 21°