Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 5 May 2048 · 03:22 local in London
2048-05-05 02:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:22 local time in London on 5 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
5 May
2048
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 03:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:38
Next moonset
12:34
Next events
Calendar →May 2048
12
New Moon
Not visible21:58 local · Tue, Tue 12 May · Moon -8°
May 2048
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:16 local · Thu, Thu 21 May · Moon 3°
May 2048
27
Full Moon
Below horizon19:57 local · Wed, Wed 27 May · Moon -10°
Jun 2048
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:05 local · Wed, Wed 3 Jun · Moon -2°