Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 27 March 2038 · 17:36 local in London
2038-03-27 17:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:36 local time in London on 27 March. 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
-60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Mar
2038
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 17:36 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:37
Next moonset
11:41
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2038
4
New Moon
Not visible17:43 local · Sun, Sun 4 Apr · Moon 14°
Apr 2038
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:02 local · Mon, Mon 12 Apr · Moon 60°
Apr 2038
19
Full Moon
Below horizon11:36 local · Mon, Mon 19 Apr · Moon -42°
Apr 2038
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:15 local · Mon, Mon 26 Apr · Moon 17°