Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 December 1927 · 00:04 local in London
1927-12-16 00:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:04 local time in London on 16 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Dec
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 (5°) 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 00:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:37
Next moonset
12:54
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1927
24
New Moon
Not visible04:13 local · Sat, Sat 24 Dec · Moon -36°
Dec 1927
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:22 local · Sat, Sat 31 Dec · Moon -8°
Jan 1928
7
Full Moon
Above horizon06:08 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jan · Moon 18°
Jan 1928
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:14 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jan · Moon -29°