Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 May 2040 · 21:00 local in London
2040-05-03 20:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:00 local time in London on 3 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 May
2040
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 21:00 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:29
Next moonset
12:14
Next events
Calendar →May 2040
11
New Moon
Not visible04:28 local · Fri, Fri 11 May · Moon -8°
May 2040
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:01 local · Sat, Sat 19 May · Moon -22°
May 2040
26
Full Moon
Below horizon12:47 local · Sat, Sat 26 May · Moon -60°
Jun 2040
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:17 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jun · Moon 7°