Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 25 May 2038 · 21:43 local in London
2038-05-25 20:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:43 local time in London on 25 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
25 May
2038
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 21:43 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:35
Next moonset
12:48
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2038
3
New Moon
Not visible01:24 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jun · Moon -19°
Jun 2038
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:11 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jun · Moon -3°
Jun 2038
17
Full Moon
Above horizon03:30 local · Thu, Thu 17 Jun · Moon 9°
Jun 2038
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:40 local · Thu, Thu 24 Jun · Moon -8°