Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 27 December 1926 · 04:59 local in London
1926-12-27 04:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:59 local time in London on 27 December. 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
39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Dec
1926
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
Above the horizon (39°) at the exact moment.
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 04:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:44
Next moonset
12:25
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1927
3
New Moon
Not visible20:28 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jan · Moon -41°
Jan 1927
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:43 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jan · Moon 25°
Jan 1927
17
Full Moon
Above horizon22:27 local · Mon, Mon 17 Jan · Moon 54°
Jan 1927
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:05 local · Wed, Wed 26 Jan · Moon 11°