Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 24 May 2049 · 03:54 local in London
2049-05-24 02:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:54 local time in London on 24 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 May
2049
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 (19°) 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 03:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:53
Next moonset
13:05
Next events
Calendar →May 2049
31
New Moon
Not visible15:00 local · Mon, Mon 31 May · Moon 52°
Jun 2049
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:56 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jun · Moon 38°
Jun 2049
15
Full Moon
Below horizon20:27 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jun · Moon -5°
Jun 2049
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:41 local · Tue, Tue 22 Jun · Moon 23°