Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 25 August 2027 · 03:27 local in London
2027-08-25 02:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:27 local time in London on 25 August. 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Aug
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 (44°) 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 03:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:51
Next moonset
15:43
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2027
31
New Moon
Not visible18:41 local · Tue, Tue 31 Aug · Moon 7°
Sept 2027
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:31 local · Tue, Tue 7 Sept · Moon 10°
Sept 2027
16
Full Moon
Above horizon00:04 local · Thu, Thu 16 Sept · Moon 37°
Sept 2027
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:21 local · Thu, Thu 23 Sept · Moon 34°