Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 21 May 2109 · 16:28 local in London
2109-05-21 15:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:28 local time in London on 21 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 May
2109
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 16:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:12
Next moonset
13:15
Next events
Calendar →May 2109
29
New Moon
Not visible20:49 local · Wed, Wed 29 May · Moon -3°
Jun 2109
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:17 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jun · Moon -13°
Jun 2109
13
Full Moon
Above horizon01:55 local · Thu, Thu 13 Jun · Moon 18°
Jun 2109
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:43 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jun · Moon 36°