Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 15 May 2039 · 04:17 local in London
2039-05-15 03:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:17 local time in London on 15 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 May
2039
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 (9°) 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 04:17 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:19
Next moonset
12:09
Next events
Calendar →May 2039
23
New Moon
Not visible02:38 local · Mon, Mon 23 May · Moon -17°
May 2039
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:24 local · Tue, Tue 31 May · Moon -9°
Jun 2039
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Full Moon
Below horizon19:48 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jun · Moon -10°
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13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:16 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jun · Moon -25°