Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 27 August 2157 · 07:35 local in London
2157-08-27 06:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:35 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
62°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Aug
2157
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 (62°) 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 07:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:40
Next moonset
15:36
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2157
3
New Moon
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Sept 2157
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:20 local · Mon, Mon 12 Sept · Moon -26°
Sept 2157
19
Full Moon
Above horizon01:15 local · Mon, Mon 19 Sept · Moon 39°
Sept 2157
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:51 local · Sun, Sun 25 Sept · Moon -2°