Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 30 March 2027 · 01:54 local in London
2027-03-30 00:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:54 local time in London on 30 March. 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
30 Mar
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
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 01:54 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:50
Next moonset
11:00
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2027
7
New Moon
Not visible00:51 local · Wed, Wed 7 Apr · Moon -28°
Apr 2027
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:57 local · Tue, Tue 13 Apr · Moon 30°
Apr 2027
20
Full Moon
Above horizon23:27 local · Tue, Tue 20 Apr · Moon 19°
Apr 2027
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:18 local · Wed, Wed 28 Apr · Moon -50°