Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 27 April 1981 · 11:15 local in London
1981-04-27 10:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:15 local time in London on 27 April. 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Apr
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
Above the horizon (2°) at the exact moment.
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 11:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:21
Next moonset
11:37
Next events
Calendar →May 1981
4
New Moon
Not visible05:19 local · Mon, Mon 4 May · Moon -7°
May 1981
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:22 local · Sun, Sun 10 May · Moon 30°
May 1981
19
Full Moon
Above horizon01:04 local · Tue, Tue 19 May · Moon 22°
May 1981
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:00 local · Tue, Tue 26 May · Moon -39°