Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 20 May 2006 · 10:21 local in London
2006-05-20 09:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:21 local time in London on 20 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 May
2006
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 (12°) 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 10:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:44
Next moonset
12:08
Next events
Calendar →May 2006
27
New Moon
Not visible06:26 local · Sat, Sat 27 May · Moon 15°
Jun 2006
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:06 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jun · Moon 16°
Jun 2006
11
Full Moon
Below horizon19:03 local · Sun, Sun 11 Jun · Moon -21°
Jun 2006
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:08 local · Sun, Sun 18 Jun · Moon -20°