Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 May 2024 · 12:27 local in London
2024-05-01 11:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:27 local time in London on 1 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 May
2024
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 12:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:37
Next moonset
12:45
Next events
Calendar →May 2024
8
New Moon
Not visible04:22 local · Wed, Wed 8 May · Moon -6°
May 2024
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:48 local · Wed, Wed 15 May · Moon 7°
May 2024
23
Full Moon
Below horizon14:53 local · Thu, Thu 23 May · Moon -55°
May 2024
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:13 local · Thu, Thu 30 May · Moon -47°