Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 May 2108 · 23:39 local in London
2108-05-02 22:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:39 local time in London on 2 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 May
2108
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 23:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:21
Next moonset
12:37
Next events
Calendar →May 2108
11
New Moon
Not visible03:18 local · Fri, Fri 11 May · Moon -18°
May 2108
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:35 local · Fri, Fri 18 May · Moon -22°
May 2108
25
Full Moon
Above horizon03:23 local · Fri, Fri 25 May · Moon 14°
Jun 2108
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:02 local · Fri, Fri 1 Jun · Moon -37°