Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 May 2115 · 23:55 local in London
2115-05-16 22:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:55 local time in London on 16 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 May
2115
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 23:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:02
Next moonset
12:22
Next events
Calendar →May 2115
24
New Moon
Not visible03:18 local · Fri, Fri 24 May · Moon -11°
May 2115
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:48 local · Thu, Thu 30 May · Moon 47°
Jun 2115
7
Full Moon
Below horizon11:11 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jun · Moon -57°
Jun 2115
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:02 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jun · Moon -13°