Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 May 2046 · 18:07 local in London
2046-05-27 17:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:07 local time in London on 27 May. 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 May
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 18:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:46
Next moonset
13:26
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2046
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New Moon
Not visible16:22 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jun · Moon 43°
Jun 2046
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:28 local · Mon, Mon 11 Jun · Moon 29°
Jun 2046
18
Full Moon
Below horizon14:10 local · Mon, Mon 18 Jun · Moon -62°
Jun 2046
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:40 local · Tue, Tue 26 Jun · Moon 15°