Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 24 May 2079 · 00:15 local in London
2079-05-23 23:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:15 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 May
2079
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 00:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:38
Next moonset
12:41
Next events
Calendar →May 2079
30
New Moon
Not visible19:41 local · Tue, Tue 30 May · Moon 12°
Jun 2079
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:19 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jun · Moon -2°
Jun 2079
14
Full Moon
Below horizon13:39 local · Wed, Wed 14 Jun · Moon -65°
Jun 2079
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:56 local · Thu, Thu 22 Jun · Moon 17°