Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 17 May 2009 · 08:26 local in London
2009-05-17 07:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:26 local time in London on 17 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 May
2009
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 (25°) 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 08:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:18
Next moonset
12:27
Next events
Calendar →May 2009
24
New Moon
Not visible13:11 local · Sun, Sun 24 May · Moon 63°
May 2009
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:22 local · Sun, Sun 31 May · Moon -24°
Jun 2009
7
Full Moon
Below horizon19:12 local · Sun, Sun 7 Jun · Moon -19°
Jun 2009
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:15 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jun · Moon -14°