Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 May 2160 · 08:05 local in London
2160-05-28 07:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:05 local time in London on 28 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 May
2160
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 (32°) 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 08:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:37
Next moonset
12:56
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2160
4
New Moon
Not visible17:46 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jun · Moon 28°
Jun 2160
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:30 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jun · Moon -31°
Jun 2160
18
Full Moon
Below horizon20:12 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jun · Moon -8°
Jun 2160
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:49 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jun · Moon -4°