Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 27 July 1940 · 12:30 local in London
1940-07-27 11:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:30 local time in London on 27 July. 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Jul
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
Above the horizon (11°) 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 12:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:07
Next moonset
13:51
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1940
3
New Moon
Not visible21:09 local · Sat, Sat 3 Aug · Moon -9°
Aug 1940
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:00 local · Sat, Sat 10 Aug · Moon -10°
Aug 1940
18
Full Moon
Above horizon00:03 local · Sun, Sun 18 Aug · Moon 27°
Aug 1940
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:33 local · Mon, Mon 26 Aug · Moon 45°