Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 19 May 2082 · 13:58 local in London
2082-05-19 12:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:58 local time in London on 19 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 May
2082
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 13:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:23
Next moonset
13:18
Next events
Calendar →May 2082
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New Moon
Not visible17:47 local · Wed, Wed 27 May · Moon 30°
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4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:01 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jun · Moon -13°
Jun 2082
10
Full Moon
Below horizon18:55 local · Wed, Wed 10 Jun · Moon -22°
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18
Last Quarter Moon
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