Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 27 November 2021 · 12:28 local in London
2021-11-27 12:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:28 local time in London on 27 November. 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Nov
2021
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 (8°) 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 12:28 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:29
Next moonset
13:26
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2021
4
New Moon
Not visible07:43 local · Sat, Sat 4 Dec · Moon -3°
Dec 2021
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:36 local · Sat, Sat 11 Dec · Moon -21°
Dec 2021
19
Full Moon
Above horizon04:36 local · Sun, Sun 19 Dec · Moon 32°
Dec 2021
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:24 local · Mon, Mon 27 Dec · Moon 22°