Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 May 2041 · 23:26 local in London
2041-05-22 22:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:26 local time in London on 22 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 May
2041
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 23:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:45
Next moonset
12:44
Next events
Calendar →May 2041
29
New Moon
Not visible23:56 local · Wed, Wed 29 May · Moon -14°
Jun 2041
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:41 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jun · Moon 30°
Jun 2041
14
Full Moon
Below horizon11:59 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jun · Moon -63°
Jun 2041
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:12 local · Fri, Fri 21 Jun · Moon 23°