Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 27 November 1972 · 17:45 local in London
1972-11-27 17:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:45 local time in London on 27 November. 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Nov
1972
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 17:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:46
Next moonset
12:38
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1972
5
New Moon
Not visible20:24 local · Tue, Tue 5 Dec · Moon -44°
Dec 1972
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:36 local · Wed, Wed 13 Dec · Moon 38°
Dec 1972
20
Full Moon
Below horizon09:45 local · Wed, Wed 20 Dec · Moon -8°
Dec 1972
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:28 local · Wed, Wed 27 Dec · Moon 6°