Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 6 May 2124 · 19:03 local in London
2124-05-06 18:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:03 local time in London on 6 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
-50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 May
2124
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 19:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:14
Next moonset
13:01
Next events
Calendar →May 2124
14
New Moon
Not visible02:49 local · Sun, Sun 14 May · Moon -16°
May 2124
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:07 local · Sat, Sat 20 May · Moon 43°
May 2124
28
Full Moon
Below horizon06:56 local · Sun, Sun 28 May · Moon -16°
Jun 2124
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:41 local · Mon, Mon 5 Jun · Moon 19°