Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 7 May 2037 · 05:56 local in London
2037-05-07 04:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:56 local time in London on 7 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 May
2037
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 (18°) 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 05:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:13
Next moonset
12:02
Next events
Calendar →May 2037
15
New Moon
Not visible06:54 local · Fri, Fri 15 May · Moon 9°
May 2037
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:08 local · Fri, Fri 22 May · Moon -16°
May 2037
29
Full Moon
Below horizon05:24 local · Fri, Fri 29 May · Moon 0°
Jun 2037
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:49 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jun · Moon -21°