Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 24 February 1927 · 20:43 local in London
1927-02-24 20:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:43 local time in London on 24 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
24 Feb
1927
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 20:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:56
Next moonset
10:36
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1927
3
New Moon
Not visible19:25 local · Thu, Thu 3 Mar · Moon -19°
Mar 1927
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:03 local · Thu, Thu 10 Mar · Moon 7°
Mar 1927
18
Full Moon
Below horizon10:24 local · Fri, Fri 18 Mar · Moon -28°
Mar 1927
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:35 local · Sat, Sat 26 Mar · Moon -14°