Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 10 May 2072 · 04:17 local in London
2072-05-10 03:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:17 local time in London on 10 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 May
2072
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 (15°) 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 04:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:43
Next moonset
12:27
Next events
Calendar →May 2072
18
New Moon
Not visible01:18 local · Wed, Wed 18 May · Moon -24°
May 2072
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:53 local · Tue, Tue 24 May · Moon 27°
May 2072
31
Full Moon
Above horizon23:18 local · Tue, Tue 31 May · Moon 17°
Jun 2072
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:20 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jun · Moon -29°