Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 23 September 2027 · 11:21 local in London
2027-09-23 10:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:21 local time in London on 23 September. 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Sep
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 (34°) 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 11:21 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:50
Next moonset
15:37
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2027
30
New Moon
Not visible03:36 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon -33°
Oct 2027
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:48 local · Thu, Thu 7 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 2027
15
Full Moon
Below horizon14:47 local · Fri, Fri 15 Oct · Moon -20°
Oct 2027
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:29 local · Fri, Fri 22 Oct · Moon -17°