Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 May 2134 · 03:40 local in London
2134-05-16 02:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:40 local time in London on 16 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 May
2134
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 (5°) 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 03:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:15
Next moonset
12:09
Next events
Calendar →May 2134
24
New Moon
Not visible00:12 local · Mon, Mon 24 May · Moon -16°
May 2134
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:16 local · Sun, Sun 30 May · Moon 44°
Jun 2134
6
Full Moon
Above horizon22:17 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jun · Moon 5°
Jun 2134
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:18 local · Mon, Mon 14 Jun · Moon -38°