Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 2 May 2043 · 09:59 local in London
2043-05-02 08:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:59 local time in London on 2 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
2 May
2043
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 09:59 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:34
Next moonset
11:28
Next events
Calendar →May 2043
9
New Moon
Not visible04:21 local · Sat, Sat 9 May · Moon -5°
May 2043
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:05 local · Fri, Fri 15 May · Moon 41°
May 2043
24
Full Moon
Above horizon00:37 local · Sun, Sun 24 May · Moon 13°
May 2043
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:25 local · Sun, Sun 31 May · Moon -46°