Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 31 May 2138 · 11:14 local in London
2138-05-31 10:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:14 local time in London on 31 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 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 (11°) 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 11:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:53
Next moonset
12:38
Next events
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New Moon
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Jun 2138
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First Quarter Moon
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Jun 2138
23
Full Moon
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Jun 2138
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:07 local · Sun, Sun 29 Jun · Moon -28°