Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 May 2098 · 08:39 local in London
2098-05-23 07:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:39 local time in London on 23 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 May
2098
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 (21°) 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 08:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:43
Next moonset
12:14
Next events
Calendar →May 2098
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New Moon
Not visible19:23 local · Fri, Fri 30 May · Moon 15°
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Below horizon10:45 local · Fri, Fri 6 Jun · Moon -15°
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13
Full Moon
Below horizon21:25 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jun · Moon -2°
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22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:51 local · Sun, Sun 22 Jun · Moon -3°