Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 27 February 1962 · 15:50 local in London
1962-02-27 15:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:50 local time in London on 27 February. 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Feb
1962
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 15:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:00
Next moonset
11:02
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1962
6
New Moon
Not visible10:31 local · Tue, Tue 6 Mar · Moon 26°
Mar 1962
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:39 local · Tue, Tue 13 Mar · Moon -17°
Mar 1962
21
Full Moon
Below horizon07:56 local · Wed, Wed 21 Mar · Moon -13°
Mar 1962
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:11 local · Thu, Thu 29 Mar · Moon 13°