Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 27 July 2111 · 18:52 local in London
2111-07-27 17:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:52 local time in London on 27 July. 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Jul
2111
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 18:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:22
Next moonset
14:30
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2111
4
New Moon
Not visible20:02 local · Tue, Tue 4 Aug · Moon 5°
Aug 2111
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:32 local · Wed, Wed 12 Aug · Moon 23°
Aug 2111
19
Full Moon
Below horizon08:57 local · Wed, Wed 19 Aug · Moon -29°
Aug 2111
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:11 local · Wed, Wed 26 Aug · Moon 54°