Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 22 October 2027 · 18:29 local in London
2027-10-22 17:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:29 local time in London on 22 October. 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Oct
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 18:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:24
Next moonset
15:17
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2027
29
New Moon
Not visible14:37 local · Fri, Fri 29 Oct · Moon 15°
Nov 2027
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:00 local · Sat, Sat 6 Nov · Moon -48°
Nov 2027
14
Full Moon
Above horizon03:26 local · Sun, Sun 14 Nov · Moon 37°
Nov 2027
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:48 local · Sun, Sun 21 Nov · Moon 14°