Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 24 May 1927 · 06:34 local in London
1927-05-24 05:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:34 local time in London on 24 May. 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 May
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
Above the horizon (22°) 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 06:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:00
Next moonset
12:18
Next events
Calendar →May 1927
30
New Moon
Not visible22:06 local · Mon, Mon 30 May · Moon -10°
Jun 1927
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:49 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jun · Moon -25°
Jun 1927
15
Full Moon
Below horizon09:19 local · Wed, Wed 15 Jun · Moon -39°
Jun 1927
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:29 local · Wed, Wed 22 Jun · Moon 11°