Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 27 October 1994 · 16:44 local in London
1994-10-27 16:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:44 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Oct
1994
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 16:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:01
Next moonset
13:35
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1994
3
New Moon
Not visible13:36 local · Thu, Thu 3 Nov · Moon 18°
Nov 1994
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:14 local · Thu, Thu 10 Nov · Moon -49°
Nov 1994
18
Full Moon
Above horizon06:57 local · Fri, Fri 18 Nov · Moon 3°
Nov 1994
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:04 local · Sat, Sat 26 Nov · Moon 41°