Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 2 May 2013 · 12:14 local in London
2013-05-02 11:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:14 local time in London on 2 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 May
2013
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 12:14 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:30
Next moonset
13:22
Next events
Calendar →May 2013
10
New Moon
Not visible01:29 local · Fri, Fri 10 May · Moon -21°
May 2013
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:35 local · Sat, Sat 18 May · Moon -28°
May 2013
25
Full Moon
Below horizon05:25 local · Sat, Sat 25 May · Moon -2°
May 2013
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:58 local · Fri, Fri 31 May · Moon -41°