Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 1 May 2005 · 07:24 local in London
2005-05-01 06:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:24 local time in London on 1 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 May
2005
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 (15°) 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 07:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:46
Next moonset
11:32
Next events
Calendar →May 2005
8
New Moon
Not visible09:46 local · Sun, Sun 8 May · Moon 41°
May 2005
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:57 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon -14°
May 2005
23
Full Moon
Above horizon21:18 local · Mon, Mon 23 May · Moon 0°
May 2005
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:47 local · Mon, Mon 30 May · Moon -5°