Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 27 October 2108 · 19:51 local in London
2108-10-27 18:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:51 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Oct
2108
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 19:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:52
Next moonset
13:42
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2108
3
New Moon
Not visible10:32 local · Sat, Sat 3 Nov · Moon 23°
Nov 2108
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:42 local · Sat, Sat 10 Nov · Moon -12°
Nov 2108
18
Full Moon
Above horizon16:56 local · Sun, Sun 18 Nov · Moon 3°
Nov 2108
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:46 local · Mon, Mon 26 Nov · Moon 43°