Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 27 October 1964 · 21:59 local in London
1964-10-27 21:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:59 local time in London on 27 October. 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Oct
1964
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 21:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:02
Next moonset
14:34
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1964
4
New Moon
Not visible07:16 local · Wed, Wed 4 Nov · Moon 3°
Nov 1964
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:20 local · Thu, Thu 12 Nov · Moon -13°
Nov 1964
19
Full Moon
Below horizon15:43 local · Thu, Thu 19 Nov · Moon -5°
Nov 1964
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:11 local · Thu, Thu 26 Nov · Moon 51°