Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 21 May 2052 · 19:15 local in London
2052-05-21 18:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:15 local time in London on 21 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
21 May
2052
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 19:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:56
Next moonset
13:19
Next events
Calendar →May 2052
28
New Moon
Not visible11:50 local · Tue, Tue 28 May · Moon 53°
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4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:49 local · Tue, Tue 4 Jun · Moon -34°
Jun 2052
12
Full Moon
Below horizon11:27 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jun · Moon -52°
Jun 2052
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:10 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jun · Moon 27°