Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 May 2156 · 13:56 local in London
2156-05-12 12:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:56 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 May
2156
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 13:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:50
Next moonset
13:14
Next events
Calendar →May 2156
19
New Moon
Not visible12:22 local · Wed, Wed 19 May · Moon 62°
May 2156
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:19 local · Thu, Thu 27 May · Moon -24°
Jun 2156
4
Full Moon
Above horizon00:49 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jun · Moon 10°
Jun 2156
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:00 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jun · Moon -42°