Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 May 1951 · 21:17 local in London
1951-05-27 20:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:17 local time in London on 27 May. 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 May
1951
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 21:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:09
Next moonset
13:10
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1951
4
New Moon
Not visible17:41 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jun · Moon 32°
Jun 1951
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:52 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jun · Moon 40°
Jun 1951
19
Full Moon
Below horizon13:36 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jun · Moon -66°
Jun 1951
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:22 local · Tue, Tue 26 Jun · Moon 41°