Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 21 November 2027 · 00:48 local in London
2027-11-21 00:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:48 local time in London on 21 November. 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Nov
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 (14°) 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 00:48 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:27
Next moonset
12:59
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2027
28
New Moon
Not visible03:24 local · Sun, Sun 28 Nov · Moon -42°
Dec 2027
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:22 local · Mon, Mon 6 Dec · Moon -42°
Dec 2027
13
Full Moon
Above horizon16:09 local · Mon, Mon 13 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 2027
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:11 local · Mon, Mon 20 Dec · Moon 20°