Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 27 March 1973 · 00:46 local in London
1973-03-26 23:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:46 local time in London on 27 March. 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Mar
1973
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 00:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:30
Next moonset
11:21
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1973
3
New Moon
Not visible12:45 local · Tue, Tue 3 Apr · Moon 48°
Apr 1973
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:28 local · Tue, Tue 10 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 1973
17
Full Moon
Below horizon14:51 local · Tue, Tue 17 Apr · Moon -47°
Apr 1973
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:59 local · Wed, Wed 25 Apr · Moon -55°