Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 19 May 2169 · 02:35 local in London
2169-05-19 01:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:35 local time in London on 19 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
19 May
2169
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 02:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:48
Next moonset
12:21
Next events
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Full Moon
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17
Last Quarter Moon
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