Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 27 July 1959 · 15:22 local in London
1959-07-27 14:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:22 local time in London on 27 July. 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 Jul
1959
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 15:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:08
Next moonset
14:42
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1959
4
New Moon
Not visible15:34 local · Tue, Tue 4 Aug · Moon 40°
Aug 1959
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:10 local · Tue, Tue 11 Aug · Moon 23°
Aug 1959
18
Full Moon
Below horizon13:51 local · Tue, Tue 18 Aug · Moon -48°
Aug 1959
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:03 local · Wed, Wed 26 Aug · Moon 45°