Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 21 May 2139 · 09:03 local in London
2139-05-21 08:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:03 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 May
2139
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 (23°) 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 09:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:13
Next moonset
12:32
Next events
Calendar →May 2139
28
New Moon
Not visible02:17 local · Thu, Thu 28 May · Moon -11°
Jun 2139
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:07 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jun · Moon 35°
Jun 2139
12
Full Moon
Below horizon14:35 local · Fri, Fri 12 Jun · Moon -60°
Jun 2139
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:54 local · Fri, Fri 19 Jun · Moon -7°