Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 28 February 2027 · 05:17 local in London
2027-02-28 05:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:17 local time in London on 28 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Feb
2027
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 (10°) 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 05:17 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:28
Next moonset
09:24
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2027
8
New Moon
Not visible09:30 local · Mon, Mon 8 Mar · Moon 26°
Mar 2027
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:25 local · Mon, Mon 15 Mar · Moon 59°
Mar 2027
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:44 local · Mon, Mon 22 Mar · Moon -40°
Mar 2027
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:54 local · Tue, Tue 30 Mar · Moon -15°