Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 27 September 2051 · 02:22 local in London
2051-09-27 01:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:22 local time in London on 27 September. 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Sep
2051
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 (27°) 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 02:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:09
Next moonset
14:55
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2051
4
New Moon
Not visible21:47 local · Wed, Wed 4 Oct · Moon -31°
Oct 2051
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:12 local · Fri, Fri 13 Oct · Moon -16°
Oct 2051
19
Full Moon
Above horizon20:13 local · Thu, Thu 19 Oct · Moon 20°
Oct 2051
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:39 local · Thu, Thu 26 Oct · Moon 4°