Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 18 May 2112 · 23:47 local in London
2112-05-18 22:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:47 local time in London on 18 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 May
2112
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 23:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:43
Next moonset
12:39
Next events
Calendar →May 2112
25
New Moon
Not visible20:22 local · Wed, Wed 25 May · Moon 1°
Jun 2112
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:34 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jun · Moon 37°
Jun 2112
10
Full Moon
Below horizon09:10 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jun · Moon -36°
Jun 2112
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:26 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jun · Moon 22°