Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 14 May 2020 · 15:03 local in London
2020-05-14 14:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:03 local time in London on 14 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 May
2020
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 15:03 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:06
Next moonset
12:47
Next events
Calendar →May 2020
22
New Moon
Not visible18:39 local · Fri, Fri 22 May · Moon 16°
May 2020
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:30 local · Sat, Sat 30 May · Moon -17°
Jun 2020
5
Full Moon
Below horizon20:12 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jun · Moon -6°
Jun 2020
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:24 local · Sat, Sat 13 Jun · Moon 30°