Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 7 May 2170 · 23:10 local in London
2170-05-07 22:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:10 local time in London on 7 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 May
2170
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 23:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:18
Next moonset
12:08
Next events
Calendar →May 2170
16
New Moon
Not visible01:57 local · Wed, Wed 16 May · Moon -20°
May 2170
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:19 local · Wed, Wed 23 May · Moon -22°
May 2170
30
Full Moon
Above horizon01:49 local · Wed, Wed 30 May · Moon 15°
Jun 2170
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:22 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jun · Moon -36°