Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 23 May 2117 · 11:29 local in London
2117-05-23 10:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:29 local time in London on 23 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 May
2117
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 (4°) 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 11:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:39
Next moonset
12:07
Next events
Calendar →May 2117
31
New Moon
Not visible13:16 local · Mon, Mon 31 May · Moon 64°
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7
First Quarter Moon
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Jun 2117
14
Full Moon
Below horizon11:45 local · Mon, Mon 14 Jun · Moon -63°
Jun 2117
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:00 local · Tue, Tue 22 Jun · Moon 31°