Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 28 May 2027 · 14:58 local in London
2027-05-28 13:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:58 local time in London on 28 May. 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 May
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 14:58 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:50
Next moonset
13:36
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2027
4
New Moon
Not visible20:40 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jun · Moon 5°
Jun 2027
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:56 local · Fri, Fri 11 Jun · Moon -10°
Jun 2027
19
Full Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Sat, Sat 19 Jun · Moon 10°
Jun 2027
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:54 local · Sun, Sun 27 Jun · Moon 42°