Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 10 May 2121 · 01:07 local in London
2121-05-10 00:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:07 local time in London on 10 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 May
2121
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 01:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:24
Next moonset
12:43
Next events
Calendar →May 2121
16
New Moon
Not visible18:55 local · Fri, Fri 16 May · Moon 17°
May 2121
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:47 local · Sat, Sat 24 May · Moon -15°
Jun 2121
1
Full Moon
Below horizon07:31 local · Sun, Sun 1 Jun · Moon -25°
Jun 2121
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:05 local · Sun, Sun 8 Jun · Moon 35°