Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 May 2083 · 19:30 local in London
2083-05-08 18:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:30 local time in London on 8 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 May
2083
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 19:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:39
Next moonset
12:51
Next events
Calendar →May 2083
16
New Moon
Not visible19:14 local · Sun, Sun 16 May · Moon 14°
May 2083
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:11 local · Mon, Mon 24 May · Moon 46°
May 2083
31
Full Moon
Below horizon10:42 local · Mon, Mon 31 May · Moon -55°
Jun 2083
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:29 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jun · Moon 35°