Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 18 May 2142 · 01:38 local in London
2142-05-18 00:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:38 local time in London on 18 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 May
2142
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 01:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:47
Next moonset
12:58
Next events
Calendar →May 2142
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New Moon
Not visible10:21 local · Fri, Fri 25 May · Moon 47°
Jun 2142
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:51 local · Fri, Fri 1 Jun · Moon -6°
Jun 2142
8
Full Moon
Below horizon13:36 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jun · Moon -60°
Jun 2142
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:18 local · Sat, Sat 16 Jun · Moon -32°