Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 2 May 2032 · 17:02 local in London
2032-05-02 16:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:02 local time in London on 2 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 May
2032
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 17:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:25
Next moonset
13:09
Next events
Calendar →May 2032
9
New Moon
Not visible14:36 local · Sun, Sun 9 May · Moon 50°
May 2032
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:44 local · Mon, Mon 17 May · Moon -15°
May 2032
25
Full Moon
Above horizon03:37 local · Tue, Tue 25 May · Moon 11°
May 2032
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:51 local · Mon, Mon 31 May · Moon -31°