Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 15 May 2077 · 10:26 local in London
2077-05-15 09:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:26 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 May
2077
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 (9°) 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 10:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:15
Next moonset
11:50
Next events
Calendar →May 2077
22
New Moon
Not visible03:38 local · Sat, Sat 22 May · Moon -11°
May 2077
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:43 local · Sat, Sat 29 May · Moon 46°
Jun 2077
6
Full Moon
Below horizon16:07 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jun · Moon -45°
Jun 2077
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:08 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jun · Moon -24°