Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 27 August 2100 · 23:37 local in London
2100-08-27 22:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:37 local time in London on 27 August. 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Aug
2100
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 (10°) 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 23:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:43
Next moonset
15:59
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2100
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New Moon
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Sept 2100
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Full Moon
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