Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 9 May 2026 · 22:11 local in London
2026-05-09 21:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:11 local time in London on 9 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 May
2026
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 22:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:48
Next moonset
12:34
Next events
Calendar →May 2026
16
New Moon
Not visible21:01 local · Sat, Sat 16 May · Moon 0°
May 2026
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:11 local · Sat, Sat 23 May · Moon -1°
May 2026
31
Full Moon
Below horizon09:45 local · Sun, Sun 31 May · Moon -47°
Jun 2026
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:00 local · Mon, Mon 8 Jun · Moon 15°