Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 26 May 2019 · 17:34 local in London
2019-05-26 16:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:34 local time in London on 26 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 May
2019
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 17:34 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:35
Next moonset
13:00
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2019
3
New Moon
Not visible11:02 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jun · Moon 50°
Jun 2019
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:59 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jun · Moon -30°
Jun 2019
17
Full Moon
Below horizon09:31 local · Mon, Mon 17 Jun · Moon -40°
Jun 2019
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:47 local · Tue, Tue 25 Jun · Moon 18°