Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 27 March 1924 · 20:24 local in London
1924-03-27 20:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:24 local time in London on 27 March. 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Mar
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 20:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:06
Next moonset
11:00
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1924
4
New Moon
Not visible07:17 local · Fri, Fri 4 Apr · Moon 12°
Apr 1924
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:12 local · Sat, Sat 12 Apr · Moon 5°
Apr 1924
19
Full Moon
Below horizon15:10 local · Sat, Sat 19 Apr · Moon -39°
Apr 1924
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:28 local · Sat, Sat 26 Apr · Moon 17°