Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 2 May 2157 · 10:11 local in London
2157-05-02 09:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:11 local time in London on 2 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 May
2157
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 (10°) 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 10:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:08
Next moonset
11:46
Next events
Calendar →May 2157
9
New Moon
Not visible01:06 local · Mon, Mon 9 May · Moon -17°
May 2157
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:14 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon -25°
May 2157
24
Full Moon
Below horizon09:21 local · Tue, Tue 24 May · Moon -43°
May 2157
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:50 local · Tue, Tue 31 May · Moon -37°