Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 1 May 2100 · 06:01 local in London
2100-05-01 05:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:01 local time in London on 1 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 May
2100
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 (15°) 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 06:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:26
Next moonset
11:46
Next events
Calendar →May 2100
9
New Moon
Not visible09:54 local · Sun, Sun 9 May · Moon 44°
May 2100
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:42 local · Mon, Mon 17 May · Moon -10°
May 2100
23
Full Moon
Below horizon18:25 local · Sun, Sun 23 May · Moon -24°
May 2100
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:35 local · Sun, Sun 30 May · Moon -44°