Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 April 2027 · 21:18 local in London
2027-04-28 20:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:18 local time in London on 28 April. 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
28 Apr
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 21:18 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:04
Next moonset
12:18
Next events
Calendar →May 2027
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New Moon
Not visible11:59 local · Thu, Thu 6 May · Moon 58°
May 2027
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:44 local · Thu, Thu 13 May · Moon -22°
May 2027
20
Full Moon
Below horizon11:59 local · Thu, Thu 20 May · Moon -62°
May 2027
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:58 local · Fri, Fri 28 May · Moon -23°