Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 May 2070 · 14:11 local in London
2070-05-03 13:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:11 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 May
2070
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 14:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:28
Next moonset
13:10
Next events
Calendar →May 2070
10
New Moon
Not visible12:08 local · Sat, Sat 10 May · Moon 52°
May 2070
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:30 local · Sat, Sat 17 May · Moon -14°
May 2070
25
Full Moon
Above horizon02:38 local · Sun, Sun 25 May · Moon 17°
Jun 2070
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:26 local · Mon, Mon 2 Jun · Moon 9°