Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 27 August 2043 · 14:09 local in London
2043-08-27 13:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:09 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Aug
2043
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 (7°) 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 14:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:27
Next moonset
15:13
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2043
3
New Moon
Not visible14:17 local · Thu, Thu 3 Sept · Moon 44°
Sept 2043
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:01 local · Fri, Fri 11 Sept · Moon -12°
Sept 2043
19
Full Moon
Above horizon02:47 local · Sat, Sat 19 Sept · Moon 31°
Sept 2043
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:40 local · Fri, Fri 25 Sept · Moon -10°