Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 20 May 2131 · 03:09 local in London
2131-05-20 02:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:09 local time in London on 20 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 May
2131
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 (3°) 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 03:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:07
Next moonset
12:26
Next events
Calendar →May 2131
26
New Moon
Not visible17:20 local · Sat, Sat 26 May · Moon 29°
Jun 2131
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:31 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jun · Moon 46°
Jun 2131
10
Full Moon
Above horizon23:55 local · Sun, Sun 10 Jun · Moon 15°
Jun 2131
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:43 local · Mon, Mon 18 Jun · Moon 23°