Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 February 2000 · 03:54 local in London
2000-02-27 03:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:54 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Feb
2000
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 (15°) 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 03:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:30
Next moonset
10:37
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2000
6
New Moon
Not visible05:17 local · Mon, Mon 6 Mar · Moon -17°
Mar 2000
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:59 local · Mon, Mon 13 Mar · Moon -18°
Mar 2000
20
Full Moon
Above horizon04:45 local · Mon, Mon 20 Mar · Moon 16°
Mar 2000
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:21 local · Tue, Tue 28 Mar · Moon -15°