Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 27 February 1943 · 19:23 local in London
1943-02-27 18:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:23 local time in London on 27 February. 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Feb
1943
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 19:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:53
Next moonset
12:02
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1943
6
New Moon
Not visible11:34 local · Sat, Sat 6 Mar · Moon 26°
Mar 1943
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:30 local · Sat, Sat 13 Mar · Moon 53°
Mar 1943
21
Full Moon
Above horizon23:08 local · Sun, Sun 21 Mar · Moon 34°
Mar 1943
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:52 local · Mon, Mon 29 Mar · Moon -1°