Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 11 May 2148 · 09:55 local in London
2148-05-11 08:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:55 local time in London on 11 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 May
2148
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 (14°) 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 09:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:58
Next moonset
12:03
Next events
Calendar →May 2148
18
New Moon
Not visible01:30 local · Sat, Sat 18 May · Moon -24°
May 2148
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:30 local · Sat, Sat 25 May · Moon -7°
Jun 2148
2
Full Moon
Below horizon12:16 local · Sun, Sun 2 Jun · Moon -55°
Jun 2148
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:30 local · Sun, Sun 9 Jun · Moon -27°