Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 1 May 2130 · 02:01 local in London
2130-05-01 01:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:01 local time in London on 1 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 May
2130
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 02:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:57
Next moonset
12:09
Next events
Calendar →May 2130
7
New Moon
Not visible17:58 local · Sun, Sun 7 May · Moon 19°
May 2130
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:02 local · Mon, Mon 15 May · Moon -17°
May 2130
23
Full Moon
Above horizon05:16 local · Tue, Tue 23 May · Moon 2°
May 2130
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:41 local · Tue, Tue 30 May · Moon 26°