Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 27 February 1924 · 13:15 local in London
1924-02-27 13:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:15 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Feb
1924
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 13:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:07
Next moonset
11:15
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1924
5
New Moon
Not visible15:58 local · Wed, Wed 5 Mar · Moon 14°
Mar 1924
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:50 local · Thu, Thu 13 Mar · Moon 53°
Mar 1924
21
Full Moon
Above horizon04:30 local · Fri, Fri 21 Mar · Moon 16°
Mar 1924
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:24 local · Thu, Thu 27 Mar · Moon -48°