Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 27 September 2146 · 21:25 local in London
2146-09-27 20:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:25 local time in London on 27 September. 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Sep
2146
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 21:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:20
Next moonset
15:03
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2146
5
New Moon
Not visible21:31 local · Wed, Wed 5 Oct · Moon -26°
Oct 2146
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:09 local · Wed, Wed 12 Oct · Moon 8°
Oct 2146
19
Full Moon
Above horizon20:33 local · Wed, Wed 19 Oct · Moon 21°
Oct 2146
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:08 local · Thu, Thu 27 Oct · Moon -19°