Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 27 September 2070 · 05:02 local in London
2070-09-27 04:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:02 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Sep
2070
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 (50°) 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 05:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:06
Next moonset
14:50
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2070
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New Moon
Not visible08:01 local · Sat, Sat 4 Oct · Moon 7°
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:40 local · Sun, Sun 12 Oct · Moon -43°
Oct 2070
19
Full Moon
Above horizon19:59 local · Sun, Sun 19 Oct · Moon 18°
Oct 2070
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:47 local · Sun, Sun 26 Oct · Moon 21°