Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 May 2051 · 20:31 local in London
2051-05-03 19:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:31 local time in London on 3 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 May
2051
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 20:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:20
Next moonset
12:57
Next events
Calendar →May 2051
10
New Moon
Not visible11:29 local · Wed, Wed 10 May · Moon 50°
May 2051
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:30 local · Wed, Wed 17 May · Moon 18°
May 2051
25
Full Moon
Below horizon18:35 local · Thu, Thu 25 May · Moon -18°
Jun 2051
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:15 local · Fri, Fri 2 Jun · Moon 16°