Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 27 February 2046 · 16:23 local in London
2046-02-27 16:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:23 local time in London on 27 February. 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 Feb
2046
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 16:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:01
Next moonset
09:53
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2046
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Not visible18:15 local · Wed, Wed 7 Mar · Moon -3°
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15
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Above horizon17:13 local · Thu, Thu 15 Mar · Moon 63°
Mar 2046
22
Full Moon
Below horizon09:27 local · Thu, Thu 22 Mar · Moon -33°
Mar 2046
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:57 local · Thu, Thu 29 Mar · Moon 11°