Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 17 May 2074 · 21:39 local in London
2074-05-17 20:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:39 local time in London on 17 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 May
2074
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 21:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:38
Next moonset
12:44
Next events
Calendar →May 2074
25
New Moon
Not visible23:44 local · Fri, Fri 25 May · Moon -20°
Jun 2074
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:14 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jun · Moon 46°
Jun 2074
9
Full Moon
Below horizon10:28 local · Sat, Sat 9 Jun · Moon -46°
Jun 2074
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:57 local · Sat, Sat 16 Jun · Moon 15°