Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 27 April 1962 · 13:59 local in London
1962-04-27 12:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:59 local time in London on 27 April. 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Apr
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 13:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:14
Next moonset
12:45
Next events
Calendar →May 1962
4
New Moon
Not visible05:25 local · Fri, Fri 4 May · Moon -6°
May 1962
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:44 local · Fri, Fri 11 May · Moon 15°
May 1962
19
Full Moon
Below horizon15:32 local · Sat, Sat 19 May · Moon -43°
May 1962
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:05 local · Sat, Sat 26 May · Moon -49°