Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 19 August 1927 · 20:54 local in London
1927-08-19 19:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:54 local time in London on 19 August. 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Aug
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 20:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:23
Next moonset
15:13
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1927
27
New Moon
Not visible07:46 local · Sat, Sat 27 Aug · Moon 16°
Sept 1927
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:45 local · Sun, Sun 4 Sept · Moon -26°
Sept 1927
11
Full Moon
Below horizon13:54 local · Sun, Sun 11 Sept · Moon -47°
Sept 1927
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:29 local · Sun, Sun 18 Sept · Moon 50°