Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 May 2086 · 11:26 local in London
2086-05-06 10:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:26 local time in London on 6 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 May
2086
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 (6°) 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 11:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:26
Next moonset
12:13
Next events
Calendar →May 2086
13
New Moon
Not visible02:41 local · Mon, Mon 13 May · Moon -15°
May 2086
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:19 local · Mon, Mon 20 May · Moon -2°
May 2086
28
Full Moon
Below horizon13:35 local · Tue, Tue 28 May · Moon -60°
Jun 2086
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:51 local · Tue, Tue 4 Jun · Moon -33°