Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 May 2021 · 20:50 local in London
2021-05-03 19:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:50 local time in London on 3 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 May
2021
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 20:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:27
Next moonset
12:11
Next events
Calendar →May 2021
11
New Moon
Not visible20:00 local · Tue, Tue 11 May · Moon 3°
May 2021
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:13 local · Wed, Wed 19 May · Moon 53°
May 2021
26
Full Moon
Below horizon12:14 local · Wed, Wed 26 May · Moon -58°
Jun 2021
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:25 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jun · Moon 24°