Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 27 June 1940 · 19:13 local in London
1940-06-27 18:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:13 local time in London on 27 June. 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Jun
1940
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 19:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:47
Next moonset
14:00
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1940
5
New Moon
Not visible12:28 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jul · Moon 55°
Jul 1940
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:35 local · Fri, Fri 12 Jul · Moon -45°
Jul 1940
19
Full Moon
Below horizon10:55 local · Fri, Fri 19 Jul · Moon -47°
Jul 1940
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:30 local · Sat, Sat 27 Jul · Moon 11°