Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 27 April 1943 · 09:51 local in London
1943-04-27 07:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:51 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Apr
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
Above the horizon (17°) 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 09:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:18
Next moonset
12:50
Next events
Calendar →May 1943
4
New Moon
Not visible11:43 local · Tue, Tue 4 May · Moon 40°
May 1943
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:53 local · Wed, Wed 12 May · Moon -9°
May 1943
19
Full Moon
Above horizon23:13 local · Wed, Wed 19 May · Moon 13°
May 1943
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:34 local · Wed, Wed 26 May · Moon -21°