Tonight, May 20, 2025, the Moon is in its Last Quarter phase, with about 50% illumination visible from Earth. During this phase, only one quarter of the Moon's surface is lit, and the Moon rises around midnight and sets around noon the next day
. Regarding its position in the sky, from Greenwich, UK, for example, the Moon can be observed looking toward the south at an altitude of approximately 17 degrees above the horizon. It is currently located in the constellation Capricornus, with a right ascension of about 21h 47m and a declination of -17° 05' 45”
. In general, on the night of May 20, the Moon will be visible in the late night to early morning hours, positioned in the southern sky at a moderate altitude, making it observable for those awake after midnight
