Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 27 February 1913 · 21:15 local in London
1913-02-27 21:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:15 local time in London on 27 February. 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Feb
1913
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 21:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:49
Next moonset
09:38
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1913
8
New Moon
Not visible00:22 local · Sat, Sat 8 Mar · Moon -45°
Mar 1913
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:58 local · Sat, Sat 15 Mar · Moon 50°
Mar 1913
22
Full Moon
Below horizon11:56 local · Sat, Sat 22 Mar · Moon -39°
Mar 1913
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:57 local · Sat, Sat 29 Mar · Moon -29°