Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 31 May 2032 · 21:51 local in London
2032-05-31 20:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:51 local time in London on 31 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 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 21:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:25
Next moonset
13:33
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2032
8
New Moon
Not visible02:32 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jun · Moon -16°
Jun 2032
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:00 local · Wed, Wed 16 Jun · Moon -28°
Jun 2032
23
Full Moon
Below horizon12:32 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jun · Moon -58°
Jun 2032
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:12 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jun · Moon 25°