Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 October 2097 · 19:56 local in London
2097-10-27 19:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:56 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Oct
2097
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 19:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:59
Next moonset
14:44
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2097
4
New Moon
Not visible02:08 local · Mon, Mon 4 Nov · Moon -45°
Nov 2097
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:23 local · Tue, Tue 12 Nov · Moon -57°
Nov 2097
19
Full Moon
Below horizon13:03 local · Tue, Tue 19 Nov · Moon -15°
Nov 2097
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:07 local · Tue, Tue 26 Nov · Moon 44°