Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 27 August 2032 · 20:33 local in London
2032-08-27 19:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:33 local time in London on 27 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Aug
2032
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 20:33 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:15
Next moonset
15:10
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2032
4
New Moon
Not visible21:57 local · Sat, Sat 4 Sept · Moon -24°
Sept 2032
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:49 local · Sun, Sun 12 Sept · Moon 17°
Sept 2032
19
Full Moon
Below horizon10:30 local · Sun, Sun 19 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 2032
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:12 local · Sun, Sun 26 Sept · Moon 38°