Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 May 2166 · 17:43 local in London
2166-05-22 16:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:43 local time in London on 22 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 May
2166
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 17:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:24
Next moonset
13:14
Next events
Calendar →May 2166
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New Moon
Not visible08:59 local · Thu, Thu 29 May · Moon 30°
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5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:54 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jun · Moon 42°
Jun 2166
13
Full Moon
Below horizon19:10 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jun · Moon -14°
Jun 2166
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:17 local · Fri, Fri 20 Jun · Moon -19°