Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 27 October 2078 · 19:34 local in London
2078-10-27 18:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:34 local time in London on 27 October. 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Oct
2078
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 19:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:02
Next moonset
15:46
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2078
4
New Moon
Not visible16:56 local · Fri, Fri 4 Nov · Moon -6°
Nov 2078
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:04 local · Sat, Sat 12 Nov · Moon 17°
Nov 2078
19
Full Moon
Below horizon12:52 local · Sat, Sat 19 Nov · Moon -16°
Nov 2078
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:54 local · Sat, Sat 26 Nov · Moon 47°