Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 27 September 2013 · 04:56 local in London
2013-09-27 03:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:56 local time in London on 27 September. 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Sep
2013
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 (50°) 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 04:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:53
Next moonset
14:52
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2013
5
New Moon
Not visible01:35 local · Sat, Sat 5 Oct · Moon -44°
Oct 2013
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:02 local · Sat, Sat 12 Oct · Moon -6°
Oct 2013
19
Full Moon
Above horizon00:38 local · Sat, Sat 19 Oct · Moon 49°
Oct 2013
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:41 local · Sun, Sun 27 Oct · Moon 8°