Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 27 March 2057 · 19:39 local in London
2057-03-27 18:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:39 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
-61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Mar
2057
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 19:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:41
Next moonset
11:37
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2057
4
New Moon
Not visible02:31 local · Wed, Wed 4 Apr · Moon -35°
Apr 2057
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:59 local · Thu, Thu 12 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 2057
19
Full Moon
Below horizon11:49 local · Thu, Thu 19 Apr · Moon -43°
Apr 2057
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:06 local · Thu, Thu 26 Apr · Moon -2°