Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 May 2058 · 04:58 local in London
2058-05-15 03:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:58 local time in London on 15 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 May
2058
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 (13°) 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 04:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:21
Next moonset
12:08
Next events
Calendar →May 2058
22
New Moon
Not visible11:23 local · Wed, Wed 22 May · Moon 52°
May 2058
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:33 local · Thu, Thu 30 May · Moon 21°
Jun 2058
6
Full Moon
Below horizon20:15 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jun · Moon -7°
Jun 2058
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:51 local · Thu, Thu 13 Jun · Moon 14°