Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 May 2003 · 01:31 local in London
2003-05-23 00:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:31 local time in London on 23 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 May
2003
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 01:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:47
Next moonset
12:29
Next events
Calendar →May 2003
31
New Moon
Not visible05:20 local · Sat, Sat 31 May · Moon 3°
Jun 2003
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:28 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jun · Moon 40°
Jun 2003
14
Full Moon
Below horizon12:16 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jun · Moon -63°
Jun 2003
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:45 local · Sat, Sat 21 Jun · Moon -27°