Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 27 January 1954 · 03:28 local in London
1954-01-27 03:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:28 local time in London on 27 January. 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Jan
1954
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 (13°) 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 03:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:32
Next moonset
10:12
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1954
3
New Moon
Not visible15:55 local · Wed, Wed 3 Feb · Moon 7°
Feb 1954
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:29 local · Wed, Wed 10 Feb · Moon -9°
Feb 1954
17
Full Moon
Above horizon19:18 local · Wed, Wed 17 Feb · Moon 17°
Feb 1954
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:29 local · Thu, Thu 25 Feb · Moon -24°