Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 27 February 2171 · 04:45 local in London
2171-02-27 04:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:45 local time in London on 27 February. 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 Feb
2171
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 (13°) 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 04:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:18
Next moonset
09:55
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2171
6
New Moon
Not visible16:51 local · Wed, Wed 6 Mar · Moon 5°
Mar 2171
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:03 local · Thu, Thu 14 Mar · Moon 38°
Mar 2171
21
Full Moon
Above horizon22:57 local · Thu, Thu 21 Mar · Moon 38°
Mar 2171
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:25 local · Thu, Thu 28 Mar · Moon -42°