Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 May 2167 · 08:08 local in London
2167-05-12 07:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:08 local time in London on 12 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 May
2167
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 (21°) 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 08:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:03
Next moonset
12:06
Next events
Calendar →May 2167
19
New Moon
Not visible01:11 local · Tue, Tue 19 May · Moon -24°
May 2167
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:13 local · Mon, Mon 25 May · Moon 48°
Jun 2167
2
Full Moon
Above horizon22:22 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jun · Moon 11°
Jun 2167
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:03 local · Wed, Wed 10 Jun · Moon -44°