Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 21 May 2090 · 10:43 local in London
2090-05-21 09:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:43 local time in London on 21 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 May
2090
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 (13°) 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 10:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:12
Next moonset
12:28
Next events
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New Moon
Not visible08:29 local · Mon, Mon 29 May · Moon 26°
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5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:45 local · Mon, Mon 5 Jun · Moon -34°
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12
Full Moon
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Last Quarter Moon
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