Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 27 April 1932 · 16:14 local in London
1932-04-27 15:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:14 local time in London on 27 April. 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Apr
1932
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 16:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:35
Next moonset
12:20
Next events
Calendar →May 1932
5
New Moon
Not visible19:12 local · Thu, Thu 5 May · Moon 12°
May 1932
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:02 local · Fri, Fri 13 May · Moon 28°
May 1932
20
Full Moon
Below horizon06:09 local · Fri, Fri 20 May · Moon -13°
May 1932
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:55 local · Fri, Fri 27 May · Moon 24°