Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 May 2031 · 20:07 local in London
2031-05-13 19:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:07 local time in London on 13 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 May
2031
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 20:07 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:01
Next moonset
13:14
Next events
Calendar →May 2031
21
New Moon
Not visible08:17 local · Wed, Wed 21 May · Moon 27°
May 2031
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:20 local · Thu, Thu 29 May · Moon -4°
Jun 2031
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:58 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jun · Moon -60°
Jun 2031
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:21 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jun · Moon 21°