Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 May 2028 · 11:43 local in London
2028-05-16 10:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:43 local time in London on 16 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 May
2028
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
Above the horizon (4°) at the exact moment.
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 11:43 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:13
Next moonset
12:19
Next events
Calendar →May 2028
24
New Moon
Not visible09:16 local · Wed, Wed 24 May · Moon 40°
May 2028
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:37 local · Wed, Wed 31 May · Moon -31°
Jun 2028
7
Full Moon
Below horizon07:09 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jun · Moon -22°
Jun 2028
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:28 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jun · Moon 36°