Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 27 May 1932 · 05:55 local in London
1932-05-27 04:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:55 local time in London on 27 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 May
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
Above the horizon (24°) 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 05:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:20
Next moonset
12:37
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1932
4
New Moon
Not visible10:16 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jun · Moon 51°
Jun 1932
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:39 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jun · Moon 24°
Jun 1932
18
Full Moon
Below horizon13:38 local · Sat, Sat 18 Jun · Moon -66°
Jun 1932
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:36 local · Sat, Sat 25 Jun · Moon -27°