Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 27 March 1954 · 16:14 local in London
1954-03-27 16:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:14 local time in London on 27 March. 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 Mar
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
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 16:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:47
Next moonset
10:41
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1954
3
New Moon
Not visible12:25 local · Sat, Sat 3 Apr · Moon 47°
Apr 1954
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:06 local · Sat, Sat 10 Apr · Moon -15°
Apr 1954
18
Full Moon
Below horizon06:49 local · Sun, Sun 18 Apr · Moon -12°
Apr 1954
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:57 local · Mon, Mon 26 Apr · Moon 18°