Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 21 May 2128 · 09:22 local in London
2128-05-21 08:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:22 local time in London on 21 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 May
2128
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 (21°) 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 09:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:26
Next moonset
12:27
Next events
Calendar →May 2128
29
New Moon
Not visible04:00 local · Sat, Sat 29 May · Moon -12°
Jun 2128
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:04 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jun · Moon -33°
Jun 2128
13
Full Moon
Above horizon02:09 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jun · Moon 18°
Jun 2128
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:52 local · Sat, Sat 19 Jun · Moon -41°