Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 June 2027 · 05:54 local in London
2027-06-27 04:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:54 local time in London on 27 June. 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Jun
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 (42°) 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 05:54 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:33
Next moonset
13:45
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2027
4
New Moon
Not visible04:02 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jul · Moon -4°
Jul 2027
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:39 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jul · Moon 25°
Jul 2027
18
Full Moon
Below horizon16:45 local · Sun, Sun 18 Jul · Moon -40°
Jul 2027
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:55 local · Mon, Mon 26 Jul · Moon -21°