Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 24 May 2068 · 09:00 local in London
2068-05-24 08:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:00 local time in London on 24 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 May
2068
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 (27°) 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 09:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:48
Next moonset
12:50
Next events
Calendar →May 2068
31
New Moon
Not visible05:03 local · Thu, Thu 31 May · Moon 0°
Jun 2068
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:21 local · Thu, Thu 7 Jun · Moon 14°
Jun 2068
15
Full Moon
Below horizon18:00 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jun · Moon -26°
Jun 2068
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:25 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jun · Moon -1°