Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 2 May 2138 · 05:53 local in London
2138-05-02 04:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:53 local time in London on 2 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 May
2138
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 (16°) 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 05:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:17
Next moonset
11:57
Next events
Calendar →May 2138
9
New Moon
Not visible05:09 local · Fri, Fri 9 May · Moon 2°
May 2138
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:58 local · Sat, Sat 17 May · Moon -5°
May 2138
24
Full Moon
Below horizon17:31 local · Sat, Sat 24 May · Moon -33°
May 2138
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:14 local · Sat, Sat 31 May · Moon 11°