Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 9 May 2045 · 03:51 local in London
2045-05-09 02:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:51 local time in London on 9 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 May
2045
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 (8°) 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 03:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:54
Next moonset
12:16
Next events
Calendar →May 2045
16
New Moon
Not visible19:27 local · Tue, Tue 16 May · Moon 13°
May 2045
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:38 local · Tue, Tue 23 May · Moon 11°
May 2045
30
Full Moon
Below horizon18:52 local · Tue, Tue 30 May · Moon -21°
Jun 2045
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:23 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jun · Moon -34°