Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 10 May 2140 · 02:29 local in London
2140-05-10 01:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:29 local time in London on 10 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 May
2140
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 (1°) 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 02:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:35
Next moonset
12:39
Next events
Calendar →May 2140
16
New Moon
Not visible17:20 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon 31°
May 2140
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:29 local · Mon, Mon 23 May · Moon 34°
May 2140
31
Full Moon
Below horizon20:03 local · Tue, Tue 31 May · Moon -10°
Jun 2140
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:33 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jun · Moon 21°