Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 27 February 2076 · 15:54 local in London
2076-02-27 15:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:54 local time in London on 27 February. 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 Feb
2076
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 15:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:21
Next moonset
10:41
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2076
5
New Moon
Not visible07:24 local · Thu, Thu 5 Mar · Moon 1°
Mar 2076
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:41 local · Thu, Thu 12 Mar · Moon 22°
Mar 2076
20
Full Moon
Below horizon16:37 local · Fri, Fri 20 Mar · Moon -12°
Mar 2076
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:26 local · Sat, Sat 28 Mar · Moon -17°