Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 15 May 2107 · 03:03 local in London
2107-05-15 02:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:03 local time in London on 15 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 May
2107
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 (9°) 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 03:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:18
Next moonset
12:46
Next events
Calendar →May 2107
22
New Moon
Not visible18:30 local · Sun, Sun 22 May · Moon 17°
May 2107
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:54 local · Sun, Sun 29 May · Moon -7°
Jun 2107
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Full Moon
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Jun 2107
13
Last Quarter Moon
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