Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 27 August 1948 · 19:46 local in London
1948-08-27 18:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:46 local time in London on 27 August. 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Aug
1948
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 19:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:37
Next moonset
15:57
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1948
3
New Moon
Not visible12:21 local · Fri, Fri 3 Sept · Moon 48°
Sept 1948
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:05 local · Fri, Fri 10 Sept · Moon -61°
Sept 1948
18
Full Moon
Below horizon10:43 local · Sat, Sat 18 Sept · Moon -36°
Sept 1948
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:07 local · Sun, Sun 26 Sept · Moon 64°