Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 25 May 2057 · 11:40 local in London
2057-05-25 10:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:40 local time in London on 25 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 May
2057
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 (3°) 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 11:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:47
Next moonset
12:06
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2057
2
New Moon
Not visible09:11 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jun · Moon 35°
Jun 2057
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:30 local · Sun, Sun 10 Jun · Moon -17°
Jun 2057
17
Full Moon
Above horizon03:18 local · Sun, Sun 17 Jun · Moon 9°
Jun 2057
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:08 local · Sat, Sat 23 Jun · Moon -30°