Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 August 2062 · 18:49 local in London
2062-08-27 17:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:49 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Aug
2062
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 18:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:17
Next moonset
16:21
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2062
3
New Moon
Not visible09:42 local · Sun, Sun 3 Sept · Moon 30°
Sept 2062
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:00 local · Sun, Sun 10 Sept · Moon 6°
Sept 2062
18
Full Moon
Above horizon19:36 local · Mon, Mon 18 Sept · Moon 5°
Sept 2062
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:11 local · Tue, Tue 26 Sept · Moon 24°