Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 26 May 2095 · 18:17 local in London
2095-05-26 17:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:17 local time in London on 26 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 May
2095
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 18:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:42
Next moonset
13:06
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2095
2
New Moon
Not visible10:58 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jun · Moon 51°
Jun 2095
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:02 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jun · Moon 18°
Jun 2095
17
Full Moon
Above horizon23:06 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jun · Moon 9°
Jun 2095
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:55 local · Fri, Fri 24 Jun · Moon -23°