Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 26 July 2027 · 17:55 local in London
2027-07-26 16:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:55 local time in London on 26 July. 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Jul
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 17:55 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:12
Next moonset
15:22
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2027
2
New Moon
Not visible11:05 local · Mon, Mon 2 Aug · Moon 48°
Aug 2027
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:54 local · Mon, Mon 9 Aug · Moon -59°
Aug 2027
17
Full Moon
Below horizon08:29 local · Tue, Tue 17 Aug · Moon -23°
Aug 2027
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:27 local · Wed, Wed 25 Aug · Moon 44°