Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 13 May 2088 · 21:09 local in London
2088-05-13 20:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:09 local time in London on 13 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 May
2088
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 21:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:59
Next moonset
13:06
Next events
Calendar →May 2088
20
New Moon
Not visible19:49 local · Thu, Thu 20 May · Moon 6°
May 2088
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:51 local · Thu, Thu 27 May · Moon -16°
Jun 2088
4
Full Moon
Below horizon09:08 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jun · Moon -35°
Jun 2088
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:30 local · Sat, Sat 12 Jun · Moon 29°