Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 May 2050 · 01:04 local in London
2050-05-14 00:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:04 local time in London on 14 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
14 May
2050
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 01:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:55
Next moonset
13:00
Next events
Calendar →May 2050
20
New Moon
Not visible21:51 local · Fri, Fri 20 May · Moon -9°
May 2050
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:04 local · Sat, Sat 28 May · Moon 36°
Jun 2050
5
Full Moon
Below horizon10:51 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jun · Moon -50°
Jun 2050
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:39 local · Sun, Sun 12 Jun · Moon 36°