Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 27 April 2065 · 12:02 local in London
2065-04-27 11:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:02 local time in London on 27 April. 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Apr
2065
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 12:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:04
Next moonset
12:56
Next events
Calendar →May 2065
5
New Moon
Not visible12:30 local · Tue, Tue 5 May · Moon 59°
May 2065
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:52 local · Wed, Wed 13 May · Moon -3°
May 2065
20
Full Moon
Above horizon03:05 local · Wed, Wed 20 May · Moon 8°
May 2065
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:38 local · Wed, Wed 27 May · Moon -10°