Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 17 May 2104 · 19:16 local in London
2104-05-17 18:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:16 local time in London on 17 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 May
2104
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 19:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:56
Next moonset
13:23
Next events
Calendar →May 2104
24
New Moon
Not visible10:11 local · Sat, Sat 24 May · Moon 47°
May 2104
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:46 local · Sat, Sat 31 May · Moon 41°
Jun 2104
8
Full Moon
Below horizon20:28 local · Sun, Sun 8 Jun · Moon -6°
Jun 2104
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:38 local · Mon, Mon 16 Jun · Moon -1°