Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 May 2162 · 05:17 local in London
2162-05-06 04:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:17 local time in London on 6 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 May
2162
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 (22°) 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 05:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:29
Next moonset
12:32
Next events
Calendar →May 2162
14
New Moon
Not visible08:57 local · Fri, Fri 14 May · Moon 32°
May 2162
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:17 local · Sat, Sat 22 May · Moon -6°
May 2162
28
Full Moon
Below horizon17:07 local · Fri, Fri 28 May · Moon -33°
Jun 2162
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:36 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jun · Moon -40°