Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 27 February 1981 · 01:14 local in London
1981-02-27 01:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:14 local time in London on 27 February. 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Feb
1981
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 01:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:35
Next moonset
10:43
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1981
6
New Moon
Not visible10:31 local · Fri, Fri 6 Mar · Moon 25°
Mar 1981
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:51 local · Fri, Fri 13 Mar · Moon 0°
Mar 1981
20
Full Moon
Below horizon15:23 local · Fri, Fri 20 Mar · Moon -22°
Mar 1981
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:34 local · Sat, Sat 28 Mar · Moon -55°