Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 May 2022 · 19:43 local in London
2022-05-22 18:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:43 local time in London on 22 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 May
2022
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 19:43 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:50
Next moonset
12:52
Next events
Calendar →May 2022
30
New Moon
Not visible12:31 local · Mon, Mon 30 May · Moon 61°
Jun 2022
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:49 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jun · Moon 30°
Jun 2022
14
Full Moon
Below horizon12:52 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jun · Moon -65°
Jun 2022
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:11 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jun · Moon 22°