Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 May 2010 · 05:15 local in London
2010-05-06 04:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:15 local time in London on 6 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 May
2010
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 (19°) 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 05:15 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:39
Next moonset
12:21
Next events
Calendar →May 2010
14
New Moon
Not visible02:05 local · Fri, Fri 14 May · Moon -15°
May 2010
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:43 local · Fri, Fri 21 May · Moon 9°
May 2010
28
Full Moon
Above horizon00:07 local · Fri, Fri 28 May · Moon 13°
Jun 2010
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:13 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jun · Moon -18°