Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 3 May 2165 · 15:15 local in London
2165-05-03 14:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:15 local time in London on 3 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 May
2165
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 15:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:44
Next moonset
13:04
Next events
Calendar →May 2165
10
New Moon
Not visible10:44 local · Fri, Fri 10 May · Moon 42°
May 2165
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:24 local · Sat, Sat 18 May · Moon -11°
May 2165
25
Full Moon
Above horizon23:29 local · Sat, Sat 25 May · Moon 18°
Jun 2165
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:25 local · Sat, Sat 1 Jun · Moon -43°