Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 27 September 2165 · 04:26 local in London
2165-09-27 03:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:26 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Sep
2165
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 (45°) 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 04:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:56
Next moonset
14:53
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2165
5
New Moon
Not visible08:43 local · Sat, Sat 5 Oct · Moon 14°
Oct 2165
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:54 local · Sun, Sun 13 Oct · Moon -23°
Oct 2165
19
Full Moon
Below horizon17:15 local · Sat, Sat 19 Oct · Moon -10°
Oct 2165
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:36 local · Sat, Sat 26 Oct · Moon -19°