Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 21 July 1927 · 15:43 local in London
1927-07-21 14:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:43 local time in London on 21 July. 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jul
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 15:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:32
Next moonset
14:42
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1927
28
New Moon
Not visible18:36 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jul · Moon 21°
Aug 1927
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:05 local · Fri, Fri 5 Aug · Moon 26°
Aug 1927
13
Full Moon
Below horizon05:37 local · Sat, Sat 13 Aug · Moon -1°
Aug 1927
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:54 local · Fri, Fri 19 Aug · Moon -17°