Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 13 May 2175 · 17:57 local in London
2175-05-13 16:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:57 local time in London on 13 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
-50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 May
2175
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 17:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:41
Next moonset
13:02
Next events
Calendar →May 2175
20
New Moon
Not visible08:44 local · Sat, Sat 20 May · Moon 36°
May 2175
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:51 local · Sat, Sat 27 May · Moon 3°
Jun 2175
4
Full Moon
Below horizon16:12 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jun · Moon -47°
Jun 2175
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:35 local · Mon, Mon 12 Jun · Moon -6°