Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 18 May 2123 · 16:23 local in London
2123-05-18 15:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:23 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 May
2123
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 16:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:56
Next moonset
13:29
Next events
Calendar →May 2123
25
New Moon
Not visible10:17 local · Tue, Tue 25 May · Moon 47°
Jun 2123
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:23 local · Tue, Tue 1 Jun · Moon -26°
Jun 2123
9
Full Moon
Below horizon06:03 local · Wed, Wed 9 Jun · Moon -10°
Jun 2123
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:24 local · Thu, Thu 17 Jun · Moon 15°