Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 20 May 2120 · 03:23 local in London
2120-05-20 02:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:23 local time in London on 20 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 May
2120
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 (10°) 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 03:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:22
Next moonset
12:48
Next events
Calendar →May 2120
27
New Moon
Not visible10:22 local · Mon, Mon 27 May · Moon 51°
Jun 2120
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:50 local · Tue, Tue 4 Jun · Moon 9°
Jun 2120
11
Full Moon
Below horizon18:35 local · Tue, Tue 11 Jun · Moon -25°
Jun 2120
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:37 local · Tue, Tue 18 Jun · Moon 30°