Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 27 October 1975 · 22:07 local in London
1975-10-27 22:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:07 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Oct
1975
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 22:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:45
Next moonset
13:31
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1975
3
New Moon
Not visible13:05 local · Mon, Mon 3 Nov · Moon 19°
Nov 1975
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:21 local · Mon, Mon 10 Nov · Moon 27°
Nov 1975
18
Full Moon
Above horizon22:28 local · Tue, Tue 18 Nov · Moon 53°
Nov 1975
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:52 local · Wed, Wed 26 Nov · Moon 42°